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Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake and chocolate cake recipe. Easy chocolate cake recipe that calls for rich chocolate, butter, flour, and sugar to make chocolate cake.
Ingredients:
250g Butter
180g Castor Sugar
4 large eggs
200g Dark Chocolate
220g Cake Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
2Tbsp Chocolate Powder
250ml Fresh Milk
Ganache Topping:
200g Dark Cooking Chocolate
1/2 cup whipping cream
50g butter
Method:
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
Pour in melted chocolate.
Fold in flour in 3 batches and alternate with milk.
Bake at a preheated oven at 160 degree Celsius for about 50 minutes. Test with a skewer, the skewer must come out clean.
Remove and let it cool before putting the topping.
Making the ganache:
Put chocolate, whipping cream and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until melted and smooth.
Let it cool slightly and spread on to the cake evenly.
Serve.
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.
Pairs well with:
Rich Chocolate Cake Recipe
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
Directions
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Method:
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Melt the cooking chocolate in a double boiler. Set aside to cool.
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Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add in eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
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Pour in melted chocolate.
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Fold in flour in 3 batches and alternate with milk.
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Bake at a preheated oven at 160 degree Celsius for about 50 minutes. Test with a skewer, the skewer must come out clean.
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Remove and let it cool before putting the topping.
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Making the ganache:
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Put chocolate, whipping cream and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until melted and smooth.
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Let it cool slightly and spread on to the cake evenly.
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Serve.
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Katrucia
Thanks for this awesome recipe. I made it again today.
Linda Pereira
Hi can i cover this cake with marzipan and fondant.
Thanks
Linda Pereira
Hi can i cover this cake with marzipan and fondant.and can i make a 2 tiered cake using this recipe.
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Linda, I am not sure.
Ivy
Hi can I know what size tin do I use? I click on little Teochew, blog close, anyone knows how to go in?
Katrucia
Hello, can I use Lindt cooking chocolate 70% cocoa for this recipe. Thanks
Ho KIm Lan
May I know how much in ml is 1/2 cup whipping cream?
Keng Wee Lee
Hi, the butter 250g weight is different from Little Teochew’s 225g.
Should it be a typing error?
Rasa Malaysia
You can use 225 g or 250 g.
Lynn
Hi, may I know what size of cake tin is used for this recipe? Thanks