Chocolate cake is a very rich cake – nobody can resist a super moist and decadent cake like it.

To get a good chocolate cake, you must use very good quality chocolate.

I used Valrhona Equatoriale 55% and the cake turned out heavenly.

The taste is just so perfect: you get the texture of a moist cake that’s not too sweet.  

Give this cake recipe a try over the weekend and you will definitely get lots of gleeful smiles from your loved ones.

Ingredients for Chocolate Cake Recipe

• Butter
• Eggs
• Dark chocolate
• Cake flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Milk
• Whipping cream

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does red velvet cake taste different than chocolate cake?

Red velvet is actually made with vinegar and buttermilk, which makes it have a different taste than chocolate cake.

What makes a cake moist?

To make a cake extra moist, add vegetable oil to the batter. Also, always be sure to use real butter.

What Dishes to Serve with this Recipe?

For a cute tea party, I recommend the following recipes.

How Many Calories Per Serving?

This recipe is only 472 calories per serving.

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Yield: 2 people

Chocolate Cake

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Chocolate cake and chocolate cake recipe. Easy chocolate cake recipe that calls for rich chocolate, butter, flour, and sugar to make chocolate cake.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 250 g Butter
• 180 g Castor Sugar
• 4 Large eggs
• 200 g Dark Chocolate
• 220 g Cake Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 2 tablespoons Chocolate Powder
• 250 ml Fresh Milk

Ganache Topping:

• 200 g Dark Cooking Chocolate
• 1/2 cup Whipping cream
• 50 g Butter

Instructions

Method:

1. Melt the cooking chocolate in a double boiler. Set aside to cool.
2. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
4. Pour in melted chocolate.
5. Fold in flour in 3 batches and alternate with milk.
6. Bake at a preheated oven at 160 degree Celsius for about 50 minutes. Test with a skewer, the skewer must come out clean.
7. Remove and let it cool before putting the topping.

Making the ganache:

1. Put chocolate, whipping cream and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until melted and smooth.
2. Let it cool slightly and spread on to the cake evenly.
3. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size

2 people
Amount Per Serving Calories 472Total Fat 244gSaturated Fat 145gCholesterol 766mgSodium 1648mgCarbohydrates 274gFiber 27gSugar 145gProtein 54g