Description
A rich and decadent cake combining dark chocolate and espresso flavors, perfect for celebrations and everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher)
- 150ml freshly brewed espresso
- 100g unsalted butter
- 200g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave in short increments.
- Whisk together the sugar and eggs in a separate bowl until pale and fluffy.
- Mix in the melted chocolate mixture and espresso, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick 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 ganache, heat cream until hot but not boiling, pour over chopped dark chocolate, stir until smooth, and let it cool slightly before drizzling over the cake.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing. Monitor baking closely to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, espresso cake, dessert, baking, special occasions