Boiled Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich, moist decadence of Boiled Chocolate Cake, a fuss-free dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This unique recipe starts by boiling butter, sugar, cocoa, and water, creating a velvety chocolate base that infuses every bite with deep, chocolaty flavor. Simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and vanilla extract come together in a single bowl to produce a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no need for a mixer, this cake is perfect for beginners or anyone craving a quick homemade treat. Serve it plain for a rustic charm, or elevate it with a decadent ganache or frosting. Ideal for any occasion, this one-bowl boiled chocolate cake is bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Cocoa powder
- 250 milliliters Water
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and grease a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan. Line the base with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and water. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently until the butter is melted and all the ingredients are combined into a smooth mixture. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
While the chocolate mixture cools, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
Add the slightly cooled chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients and gently mix until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the eggs and vanilla extract. Add them to the cake batter and stir gently until fully incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cool, serve as is or frost with your favorite icing or ganache. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3042 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.4 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.5 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 704 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 2079 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 424.2 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 1207 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
