Chocolate Sin
Indulge in pure decadence with "Chocolate Sin," a rich and irresistibly layered dessert designed for true chocolate lovers. This show-stopping recipe features a moist chocolate cake base topped with an airy chocolate mousse, finished with a silky ganache that glistens with tempting perfection. Crafted with simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and cream, this dessert proves that ultimate indulgence doesn’t require complexity. Perfect for special occasions or as a weekend treat, "Chocolate Sin" offers a balance of textures and flavors that will leave your guests clamoring for seconds. With its easy-to-follow steps and stunning presentation, this sinful delight embodies chocolate perfection at every layer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup boiling water
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan, then set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated.
Slowly stir in the boiling water to the batter. The mixture will be thin—this is normal.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the mousse layer, melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler and allow to cool slightly. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until well combined. Spread the mousse over the top of the cooled cake.
To make the ganache, heat 0.5 cups of heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour it over 0.5 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Pour the ganache over the mousse layer, spreading it evenly to cover the surface of the cake.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to set the mousse and ganache layers.
Slice, serve, and enjoy the utter decadence of 'Chocolate Sin'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4618 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 268.5 g | 344% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.2 g | 676% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 590 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 1947 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 574.4 g | 209% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.1 g | 225% | |
| Total Sugars | 374.6 g | ||
| Protein | 63.9 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 31.6 mg | 176% | |
| Potassium | 2209 mg | 47% | |
*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.
