Cake from Portal
Indulge in the decadent and nostalgia-filled "Cake from Portal"—a moist, chocolate-layered masterpiece inspired by the cult-classic video game. This show-stopping cake features rich cocoa layers infused with vanilla essence and an ultra-smooth chocolate ganache made with real semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Topped with a charming ring of maraschino cherries and a dusting of powdered sugar, this dessert is as visually stunning as it is delicious. The addition of boiling water to the batter creates an airy, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the ganache provides a luscious, velvety finish. Ideal for gamers, chocoholics, or anyone looking for a dessert that’s truly ‘not a lie,’ this cake is perfect for celebrations or a decadent weekend treat. Ready in under an hour, it serves 8 and will undoubtedly be the talk of the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 8 whole maraschino cherries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
Carefully pour in the boiling water and stir until the batter becomes thin and smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Tap the pans gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the chocolate ganache topping, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to steam (do not let it boil).
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
Once the cakes are fully cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the ganache over the top. Place the second cake layer on top, and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
Dust the top of the cake lightly with powdered sugar for decoration.
Top the cake with an evenly spaced ring of maraschino cherries around the edge.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to set the ganache. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.2 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 625 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 352 mg | 7% | |
*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.
