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 - super rich and easy chocolate cake recipe that makes extremely moist cake topped with a decadent ganache frosting. The world's best cake!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

• 200 g (7 oz.) dark chocolate
• 250 g (9 oz.) butter
• 180 g (6 oz.) castor sugar (fine sugar)
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons chocolate powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 220 g (8 oz.) cake flour
• 250 ml fresh milk

Ganache Topping:

• 200 g (7 oz.) dark chocolate
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 50 g (2 oz.) butter

Instructions

1. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler. Set aside to cool.
2. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Pour in the melted chocolate, chocolate powder, baking powder and baking soda.
5. Fold in the cake flour in 3 batches, alternate with the fresh milk.
6. Pour the batter into a rectangle cake pan or round cake pan.
7. Bake at a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for about 50 minutes. Test with a cake tester, make sure it comes out clean.
8. Remove the Chocolate Cake and let cool.

Making the Ganache:

1. Add the dark chocolate, whipping cream and butter in a heat-proof bowl over simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until the chocolate melts and becomes smooth. Let cool slightly.
2. Spread the Ganache evenly onto the top of the cake with a spatula.
3. Serve the Chocolate Cake immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size

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