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Do you ever wish that chocolate cake was... more chocolatey? Don't worry, you are far from alone. Fudge Lovers Cake is covered with a rich chocolate ganache that fulfills your desire. Present Fudge Lovers Cake to wow someone on their birthday or any other special occasion. It will make you feel like a winning contestant on the Great British Bake-Off.
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup boiling water mixed with 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
- For the chocolate ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- Optional, for serving:
- strawberries, to taste
- raspberries, to taste
- mint leaves, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Prepare an 8-9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3 -Line the base of the pan with parchment paper.
Step 4 -Combine the sugar, the flour, the cocoa powder, the salt, and the baking powder in a large bowl, thoroughly whisking together.
Step 5 -Add the egg, the oil, the vanilla, and the milk to the flour mixture, beating well for 30 seconds to fully combine.
Step 6 -Pour in the warm water-coffee mixture, mixing until shiny. The consistency of the cake batter should be thin.
Step 7 -Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.
Step 8 -Bake the cake, about 40-45 minutes.
Step 9 -Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 20 minutes.
Step 10 -Move the cake from the pan to a wire rack and allow it to fully cool before frosting.
Step 11 -Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and heat over low heat, about 3-4 minutes. Do not let it boil or simmer.
Step 12 -Once the cream is hot, turn the stove off and remove the saucepan from the heat.
Step 13 -Add in the chocolate chips, then cover the saucepan with a lid and allow it to sit until the chocolate is soft and melted, about 5 minutes.
Step 14 -Uncover, slowly stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula.
Step 15 -Gradually mix faster until the ganache is a creamy and smooth.
Step 16 -Refrigerate the ganache for 1 hour until thick enough to spread.
Step 17 -Spread the ganache over the cake evenly.
Step 18 -Serve topped with the strawberries, the raspberries, and the mint leaves.
