Sticky Chocolate Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistibly rich and decadent Sticky Chocolate Cake, the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers! Featuring a moist, fudgy texture and a velvety dark chocolate ganache, this dessert strikes the perfect balance between sweet and bittersweet flavors. Made with simple ingredients like butter, cocoa, and two types of sugar for a caramelized depth, this cake is baked to perfection, leaving a slightly sticky crumb for a heavenly bite every time. Topped with a glossy ganache crafted from heavy cream and dark chocolate, this luscious cake will be the star of any celebration or a sophisticated companion to your afternoon coffee. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes with a baking time of under an hour, this easy chocolate cake recipe serves eight and is ideal for dinner parties, birthdays, or whenever you’re craving a showstopping dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Butter
- 200 grams Dark chocolate
- 150 grams Caster sugar
- 150 grams Light brown sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 100 grams Self-raising flour
- 30 grams Cocoa powder
- 100 milliliters Milk
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 150 grams Dark chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
Melt the butter and dark chocolate (200 grams) together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally. Once melted and smooth, remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until pale and creamy.
Slowly mix the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, whisking continuously until fully combined.
Sift the self-raising flour and cocoa powder into the wet mixture, folding gently until no streaks remain.
Gradually add the milk, mixing until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with a few sticky crumbs (not wet batter).
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low-medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark chocolate (150 grams). Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
Pour the ganache over the cooled cake, using a spatula to spread it evenly over the top and sides.
Let the ganache set for 15-20 minutes, then slice and serve. Enjoy your Sticky Chocolate Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5618 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 366.4 g | 470% | |
| Saturated Fat | 204.9 g | 1024% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1437 mg | 479% | |
| Sodium | 1553 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 535.3 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 478.2 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 628 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 49.5 mg | 275% | |
| Potassium | 3379 mg | 72% | |
*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.
