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Moist Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Dessert

Moist Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache

1 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @nahlahrsl2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • all-purpose flour (sifted)Pantry120 g
  • cocoa powder (sifted)Pantry50 g
  • baking powderPantry5 g
  • baking sodaPantry5 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • instant coffee (optional)Pantry2 g
  • eggs (large, at room temperature)Dairy4 pieces
  • vegetable oilPantry250 ml
  • whole milkDairy250 ml
  • caster sugarPantry100 g
  • condensed milkDairy75 ml
  • dark chocolate (60% cocoa or more, chopped)Pantry350 g
  • whipping cream (for the ganache)Dairy330 ml
  • white chocolate (chopped)Pantry50 g
  • whipping cream (for the white chocolate drizzle)Dairy30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

402kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
28 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Sieve
  • Cake pan
  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the pan and preheat

    • Preheat the oven to 170 °C and line a cake pan with baking paper.
    Step 1

  2. Mix the dry ingredients

    • Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda into a bowl.
    • Add the salt and the instant coffee and whisk to combine.
    Step 2

  3. Whisk the wet ingredients

    • In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the caster sugar until slightly pale.
    • Pour in the oil, the milk and the condensed milk and whisk until smooth.
    Step 3

  4. Make the batter

    • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and whisk gently until just combined and lump-free.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
    Step 4

  5. Bake the cake

    • Bake until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
    • Alternatively, steam the batter in the pan for about 45 min.
    Step 5

  6. Cool the cake

    • Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes, then turn it out onto a rack to cool completely.
    Step 6

  7. Make the chocolate ganache

    • Heat the whipping cream in a saucepan until just simmering.
    • Pour it over the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
    Step 7

  8. Coat the cake

    • Pour the ganache over the cooled cake and spread it evenly over the top and sides.
    Step 8

  9. Add the white chocolate drizzle

    • Melt the white chocolate with the whipping cream until smooth.
    • Drizzle it over the ganache and let it set before slicing.
    Step 9
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