Description
A rich and decadent fudgy chocolate cake with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, deep cocoa flavor, and a glossy finish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Dark Chocolate: 200 g, melted to give the cake its rich cocoa depth and velvety texture.
- Unsalted Butter: 200 g, softened for a smooth and creamy base.
- Granulated Sugar: 250 g, to balance the bitterness of the chocolate with sweetness.
- Eggs: 4 large, providing structure and richness.
- All-Purpose Flour: 125 g, just enough to hold the cake without losing that fudgy feel.
- Cocoa Powder: 30 g, for an extra hit of chocolate intensity.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp, to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Salt: 1/4 tsp, to round out and amplify the chocolate notes.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Combine Ingredients: Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth. Whisk in sugar, then add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line your greased pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Assemble the Dish: Sift flour, cocoa, and salt into the wet mixture, folding gently. Add vanilla extract.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
- Finishing Touches: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice thickly, dust with cocoa or powdered sugar, and savor every bite.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the richest flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the crumb tender.
- Bake until just set for the best fudgy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: fudgy chocolate cake, chocolate dessert, easy chocolate cake, rich chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake