Chocolate Cake
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Intermediate

Chocolate Cake

A moist, fluffy chocolate cake, intensely cocoa-rich and topped with a glossy ganache. The ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers at any celebration.

25 minPrep
35 minCook
60 minTotal
10Servings
Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings
10
  • 250 g Flour
  • 300 g Sugar
  • 80 g Cocoa powder
  • 3 units Eggs
  • 240 ml Milk
  • 120 ml Vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 200 g Chocolate (for ganache)

Nutrition facts

per serving

420 kcal
Calories
7 g
Protein
58 g
Carbs
19 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
54 g
Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a pan.

  2. 2

    Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Add the eggs, milk and oil and beat until combined.

  4. 4

    Pour the batter into the pan.

  5. 5

    Bake 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Let cool and cover with the melted chocolate ganache.

Chef tips

Do not open the oven during the first 25 minutes so the cake rises evenly.

Substitutions

Use gluten-free flour and plant milk to adapt the cake.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

  • Illustrative image: Air fryerIllustrative image

    Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer

    Browning and baking with little oil

    • Browns food with very little oil
    • Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
    • Check the basket capacity
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    T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan

    Eggs, omelets and stir-fries

    • Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
    • Comfortable, sturdy handle
    • Use wooden or silicone utensils
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    Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife

    Chopping, slicing and cutting strips

    • The knife I use most when cooking
    • Chops, slices and cuts into strips
    • Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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