When you’re feeling down and craving something special, this simple chocolate cake is your answer. The aroma of baking chocolate will lift your mood, and the rich, chocolatey goodness will make everything better. Ready in no time, this cake is perfect for any occasion or a cozy treat just for you.
Calories: 935.97 kcal per serving
Servings: 6
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Nutritional Information:
Protein: 10.50 g
Fat: 38.06 g
Carbohydrates: 138.44 g
Ingredients for 6 Servings:
- 3.5 oz (100 g) butter, plus extra for greasing
- 3.5 oz (100 g) dark chocolate (over 60% cocoa)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tbsp vanilla sugar
- 2.5 cups flour
For the Glaze and Decoration:
- 3.5 oz (100 g) dark chocolate (over 60% cocoa)
- 5 fl oz (150 ml) heavy cream
- Fresh berries or fruits
Instructions:
Prepare the Batter:
- Beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the chocolate broken into small pieces, and heat gently until the chocolate melts.
- Combine the chocolate mixture with the egg mixture until smooth. Gradually add the sifted flour and mix well.
Bake the Cake:
- Grease a springform pan with butter. Pour the batter into the pan.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove the sides of the springform pan and transfer the cake to a serving plate.
Make the Glaze:
- Finely chop the chocolate if using a chocolate bar.
- In a saucepan, heat the cream until almost boiling, then remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate.
- Stir until the chocolate is fully melted. Let the glaze cool slightly, then pour over the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake until the chocolate sets. Decorate with fresh berries or fruit.
Helpful Tip:
You can also top the cake with a different frosting, such as mascarpone. Simply whip mascarpone with a bit of powdered sugar and heavy cream, then spread over the cooled cake.
Fun Fact:
This chocolate cake has a unique, dense texture, different from a sponge cake or a traditional cake. The batter is quite thick, resembling the consistency of sour cream.
