Sweet Chocolate Cake Recipes for Everyday

Ingredients:

For the Basic Chocolate Cake:

1. 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2. 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (80 kcal)
3. 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
4. 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
5. 1/2 tsp salt
6. 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
7. 2 large eggs
8. 1 cup whole milk
9. 1/2 cup vegetable oil
10. 2 tsp vanilla extract
11. 1 cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Ganache:

12. 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped (600 kcal)

1. 1/2 cup heavy cream (400 kcal)
2. 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Cooking Steps:

Step 1: Prepare Chocolate Cake Batter

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, beat sugar and eggs. Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
• Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.

Step 2: Bake the Chocolate Cake

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Grease and flour baking pans. Pour the batter and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Allow the cakes to cool completely.

Step 3: Make Chocolate Ganache

• Heat heavy cream until it just starts to simmer. Pour over chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for a minute. Stir until smooth, then add butter.

Step 4: Assemble and Frost

• Level the cakes if needed. Place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of ganache, and stack the second layer. Frost the entire cake with chocolate ganache.

Step 5: Decorate and Enjoy

• Decorate the cake as desired—perhaps with chocolate shavings, berries, or a dusting of cocoa powder.
• Slice and indulge in the irresistible taste of these Sweet Chocolate Cake Recipes, making every day a celebration of sweetness.