Ultimate Mud Cake
Indulge in decadence with this Ultimate Mud Cake, a rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey dessert that’s perfect for any celebration or a luxurious treat. This recipe combines dark chocolate, two types of sugar, and a velvety ganache topping to create a dessert that melts in your mouth with every bite. The cake’s luscious texture is achieved by gently folding together the wet and dry ingredients, while the high-quality cocoa and vanilla extract infuse it with deep, aromatic flavor. Topped with a glossy ganache made from melted dark chocolate and cream, this mud cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for chocolate lovers, it’s easy to slice and serve, paired perfectly with a dollop of whipped cream or seasonal berries for added elegance. Whether for a birthday, dinner party, or indulgent weekend baking project, this recipe is a timeless dessert centerpiece that’s guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g dark chocolate
- 250 g unsalted butter
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 200 g brown sugar
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 100 ml milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 150 ml thickened cream
- 300 g dark chocolate (for ganache)
- 200 ml thickened cream (for ganache)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and grease a 20cm (8-inch) round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a heatproof bowl, melt 250g dark chocolate and 250g unsalted butter over a pot of simmering water. Stir until smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.
In a separate large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until pale and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
Slowly stir in the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together in a medium bowl.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Stir gently to ensure everything is combined.
Add the vanilla extract and thickened cream to the batter, and mix just until incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 80-90 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the ganache, heat 200ml thickened cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over 300g chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
Let the chocolate and cream sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes before pouring over the cooled cake.
Spread the ganache evenly over the top and sides of the cake using a spatula. Allow it to set at room temperature for 1-2 hours before serving.
Slice and serve your Ultimate Mud Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 122 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 447 mg | 10% | |
*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.
