Easy Chocolate Cake
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This easy chocolate cake recipe is a must-have for chocolate lovers. It requires simple ingredients and results in a super moist, tender cake covered in a super easy ganache frosting.
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups (180g) flour
- 1¼ cups (250g) sugar
- ¾ cup (75g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 cup (250ml) buttermilk
- ¾ cup (187,5ml) vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (125ml) hot coffee/boiling water
For the ganache
- 1½ cups (375ml) heavy cream
- 12 oz (350g) chocolate I used a mixture of dark/semi-sweet and milk chocolate
- pinch of salt
Instructions
For the chocolate cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C then grease and line two 8-inch/20cm cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, vanilla and eggs.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour in the hot coffee or boiling water and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the batter into greased and lined cake pans then place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven then allow the cakes to cool for at least 15 minutes in the pan then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before frosting.
For the whipped chocolate ganache
- In a small saucepan set over medium heat, heat the cream until just begins to simmer. In the meantime, chop the chocolate and add to a heat-proof bowl.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and allow to sit for a minute to allow it to melt then stir together with a spoon or spatula.
- Stir until smooth then add a pinch of salt (optional).
- Cover the ganache with plastic wrap then allow to set for an hour in the fridge or up to 3 hours at room temperature. The fridge speeds things up but you'll need to whisk the ganache every 10 minutes to ensure it sets evenly. Whisk every 30-45 minutes if setting at room temperature.
- Once the ganache is thick enough to hold its shape, spread onto the cake layers and decorate.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
405kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
290mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
371IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 371IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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