Chocolate Decadence Cake Recipe
If you love chocolate, this Chocolate Decadence Cake Recipe is for you. It is rich, moist and melts in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays, parties or simple desserts at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 120g all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 50g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup 120ml milk
- ½ cup 120ml vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup 120ml hot water
- ½ cup 120ml heavy cream
- 100 g dark chocolate for ganache
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pan and lightly flour it.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
Add Wet Ingredients
- Add milk, oil, eggs and vanilla. Whisk until smooth with no lumps.
Add Hot Water
- Slowly pour hot water into the batter. Mix gently until well combined.
Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check with a toothpick.
Cool the Cake
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then move to a wire rack.
Prepare Chocolate Ganache
- Heat heavy cream until warm. Pour over chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
Pour Ganache on Cake
- Once the cake is fully cooled, pour ganache on top. Spread evenly with a spatula.
Serve and Enjoy
- Cut into slices. Serve at room temperature. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake!
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer taste
- Do not overmix the batter
- Always preheat your oven
- Use room temperature eggs
- Let the cake cool completely before adding ganache