Rich Chocolate Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Rich Chocolate Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache
Description
The chocolate cake batter combines all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar with wet ingredients including milk, canola oil, Greek yogurt, white vinegar, freshly brewed espresso, and hot water. After mixing dry and wet ingredients, the batter is poured into cupcake liners in a tray and baked at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until set.
The milk chocolate ganache is made by heating coconut cream to boiling, then pouring it over milk chocolate. Stirring melts the chocolate and forms a smooth, glossy ganache that is left to cool overnight at room temperature to thicken properly for spreading over the cooled chocolate loaf cake.
The combination of cocoa and espresso in the cake enhances the chocolate depth, while the yogurt adds moistness and softness. The coconut cream in the ganache adds richness and a subtle tropical note, balancing the milk chocolate sweetness.
Ingredients
Chocolate cake:
- 6 inch loaf pan
- 105 gr all-purpose flour
- 50 gr dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 130 gr granulated sugar
- 120 gr milk
- 50 gr canola oil
- 65 gr Greek yogurt
- 6 gr white vinegar
- 65 gr espresso freshly brewed
- 50 gr water hot
Milk chocolate ganache:
- 300 gr milk chocolate
- 150 gr coconut cream
Instructions
How to Make the Chocolate Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F / 176 ℃ , and line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, combine and sift all the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine all the liquid ingredients. Mix the dry ingredients into the liquid ingredients and mix slowly until combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 high and bake for 12-15 minutes.
How to Make the Milk Chocolate Ganache:
- Bring the cream to a boil and pour over the chocolate. Stir to create a glossy ganache and let it cool at room temperature overnight.
- Spread it over the chocolate loaf.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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