This fluffy chocolate chip cake offers a delightful texture paired with a rich chocolate ganache topping, creating a perfect treat for any occasion. The cake is light and airy, thanks to the mineral water in the batter, which adds extra lift to the soft crumb. The addition of chocolate chips throughout gives each bite a sweet, chocolatey surprise.
Why You’ll Love This: The simplicity of the ingredients and the method makes this cake a joy to prepare, and even more to devour. The chocolate ganache adds a luxurious finish that chocolate lovers will adore. This cake balances sweetness and texture perfectly, making it a hit for both casual and special gatherings.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or as a comforting weekend treat. It also makes a great dessert for gatherings or a delightful snack with a cup of coffee or tea.
Decoration Tips: After applying the ganache, you can decorate the cake with a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, a dusting of powdered sugar, or even some colorful sprinkles for a festive look. Fresh berries or a few mint leaves can also add a fresh contrast to the rich chocolate.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 eggs
- 180g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 200 ml sparkling mineral water
- 80 ml oil
- 260 g all-purpose flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- 150 g chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 50 ml cream
- 100 g dark chocolate
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) with both top and bottom heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar together for 5-8 minutes until light and creamy.
- Gently fold in the oil and mineral water until well combined.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together and fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased 26 cm springform pan.
- Baking:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes. Conduct a toothpick test by inserting it into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
- In a small saucepan, heat the cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cake, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Decorate and Serve:
- Allow the ganache to set slightly. Decorate as desired before serving.
Enjoy this deliciously fluffy chocolate chip cake with its rich chocolate ganache, a true delight for any chocolate enthusiast or anyone who appreciates a wonderfully moist and tasty cake.
