Dark Chocolate Cake
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3.6
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Dark Chocolate Cake
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A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups flour
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 100 g (3oz) dark chocolate melted
- ½ cup boiling water
For the chocolate frosting
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3 cups icing/powdered sugar sifted
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 100 g (3oz) dark chocolate melted
- 3-4 tbsp cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil vanilla, eggs and melted dark chocolate.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and then stir in until almost fully combined then pour in the boiling water and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Grease and line a rectangular cake pan with parchment paper (or use any cake pans of your choice - this recipe will make two round layers or one sheet cake). Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan then place in the oven.
- Allow to bake for 30-40 minute or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Beat the butter and sugar for 5 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Scrape the bowl down with a spatula a few times while beating. Add the cocoa powder and beat in.
- Add the melted chocolate and cream and beat until smooth and creamy. Top the cooled cake with the chocolate frosting and spread with a spatula or spoon.
- Slice the cake into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
411kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
440mg
(18%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
813IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 813IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.6
24 reviews
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