Sinful Chocolate Cake
Indulge in ultimate decadence with this Sinful Chocolate Cake recipe—a rich, moist dessert that’s every chocolate lover’s dream. Featuring a heavenly combination of cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate, this cake delivers deep, fudgy flavor in every bite. The ultra-soft layers are made with a unique addition of boiling water, ensuring an impossibly tender crumb. Topped with a luscious, glossy ganache frosting crafted from melted chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter, this cake is as luxurious as it is easy to make. Perfect for celebrations or whenever a chocolate craving strikes, this showstopping treat can be prepared in under an hour and serves up to 12 lucky guests. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a chocolate enthusiast, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 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
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set aside.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the ganache frosting, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips and butter.
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Allow the ganache to cool slightly until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of ganache frosting over the top.
Place the second cake layer on top and use the remaining ganache to frost the top and sides of the cake.
Let the cake sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the frosting to set. Serve and enjoy a slice of pure chocolate indulgence!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 413 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 235 mg | 5% | |
*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.
