Description
Indulgent chocolate craving cake promises pure bliss with its rich, velvety layers of deep cocoa goodness. Chocolate lovers will melt into pure dessert paradise, discovering pure comfort in each heavenly, moist bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
Chocolate Components:
- ⅓ cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Seasoning and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Craft the rich chocolate ganache by gently warming heavy cream and precisely chopped chocolate, whisking until achieving a luxurious, glossy texture.
- Allow the freshly baked cake to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring optimal temperature for smooth ganache application.
- Carefully drizzle the silky ganache over the cake’s surface, allowing it to cascade elegantly down the sides, creating a decadent chocolate waterfall effect.
- Once the ganache has slightly set but remains slightly glossy, delicately dust the cake’s surface with a fine layer of powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sifter.
- For an enhanced presentation, prepare a cloud-like whipped cream by whisking cream until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy topping.
- Slice the ganache-covered cake into perfect wedges, garnishing each portion with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Artfully arrange a medley of vibrant, fresh berries around and atop the whipped cream, introducing a burst of color and tangy contrast to the rich chocolate dessert.
- Serve immediately to capture the cake’s optimal texture and temperature, ensuring a sublime culinary experience for chocolate enthusiasts.
Notes
- Chocolate Selection Matters: Choose high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate with at least 60% cocoa for a rich, intense flavor that elevates the entire cake.
- Ganache Temperature Trick: Allow ganache to cool slightly before pouring to achieve a glossy, smooth finish that drapes perfectly over the cake’s surface.
- Texture Enhancement: Add a pinch of espresso powder to the cake batter to intensify the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg