Chocolate Cake
User Reviews
4.6
240 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12 Pieces
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Calories
577 kcal
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Course
Cake
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Cuisine
International
Chocolate Cake
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Super rich and simple chocolate cake recipe that makes extremely moist cake topped with ganache frosting. This is the best chocolate cake ever!
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Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate
- 250 g (9 oz) unsalted butter
- 180 g (6⅓) castor sugar fine sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons chocolate powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 220 g (7⅗ oz) cake flour sifted
- 250 ml fresh full milk
Ganache Topping:
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 50 g unsalted butter
Other Optional Toppings:
- strawberries
- powdered sugar
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Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler and set it aside to cool.
- Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour in the melted chocolate, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Fold in the cake flour in three batches, alternating with the fresh milk.
- Pour the batter into an 8-inch (20 cm) rectangular or round cake pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for about 50 minutes. Test with a cake tester to ensure it comes out clean. Remove the chocolate cake from the oven and let it cool.
Ganache Topping:
- Add the dark chocolate, whipping cream, and butter to a heatproof bowl set over simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until the chocolate melts and becomes smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Spread the ganache evenly over the top of the cake with a spatula, reserving some for drizzling.
- Cut the chocolate cake into slices, topping each with strawberries and dusting with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
- Contributor: Ho Siew Loon. Use Valrhona Equatoriale 55% for the best result.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
12g
Calories
577kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
333mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
909IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 577 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12g | |
| Calories | 577kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 909IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
240 reviews
Excellent
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