Description
This Dreamy Moist Chocolate Cake is everything you want in a dessert—rich, moist, and perfectly sweet. With a soft, decadent crumb and topped with luscious chocolate ganache, it’s sure to become a favorite for any occasion! Whether you’re baking for a celebration or just to satisfy your chocolate cravings, this cake will not disappoint.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 3/4 cup milk (185 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 2 medium eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar (150 g)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180 g)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (60 g)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup warm coffee
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For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup liquid whip cream or heavy cream
- 200 g dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
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Prepare the Buttermilk Mixture:
In a bowl, combine the milk and vinegar. Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes to create a buttermilk mixture. -
Mix Wet Ingredients:
To the milk-vinegar mixture, add the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth. -
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder until fully combined. -
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain. -
Add Coffee:
Stir in the warm coffee. The batter will be slightly runny, but this is expected and helps create a moist cake. -
Prepare to Bake:
Grease your baking pan (9-inch round or square) with butter or non-stick spray. Pour the cake batter into the pan, spreading it evenly. -
Bake the Cake:
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. -
Make the Chocolate Ganache:
While the cake is baking, prepare the ganache. In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour it over the chopped dark chocolate and butter in a bowl. Stir until the chocolate melts and the ganache becomes smooth. -
Assemble the Cake:
Once the cake is baked, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. After the cake is cool, pour the chocolate ganache over the top, spreading it evenly.
Notes
- You can use a round or square cake pan for this recipe.
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before adding the ganache to prevent it from melting.
- For an extra touch, you can sprinkle chocolate shavings or fresh berries on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg