This Chocolate Cake is a delightful treat for any chocolate lover. It's rich, moist, and packed with the deep flavors of dark chocolate, complemented by the subtle hint of coffee. This recipe, a personal favorite, is not only delicious but also comes with a handy tip for easily lining a square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring a perfect bake every time.
Why You'll Love This:
- Deep Chocolate Flavor: Enhanced by the coffee, the chocolate in this cake is rich and satisfying.
- Moist and Tender: The sour cream adds a delightful creaminess to the cake's texture.
- Simple Yet Elegant: Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to more formal celebrations.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for family desserts, celebrations, or as a comforting treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. It's also great for sharing with friends or gifting to a fellow chocolate enthusiast.
Decoration Tips:
- Drizzled Chocolate: Melted milk chocolate on top adds a beautiful finish.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: For a simple and elegant look.
- Fresh Berries: Garnish with fresh raspberries or strawberries for a pop of color and a fruity contrast.
For the Cake:
- 170g butter at room temperature
- 180g sugar
- 125ml hot instant coffee (prepared with water only)
- 120g dark chocolate
- 3 eggs
- 1 sachet of bourbon vanilla sugar (or regular)
- 160g flour
- 40g cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of cinnamon
- 180g sour cream
For Decoration:
- 50g melted milk chocolate
Preparation:
- Prepare the instant coffee and pour over chopped dark chocolate. Set aside to melt.
- Cream together sugar and butter, add vanilla sugar, then eggs one at a time.
- Mix and sift dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon).
- Stir the coffee-chocolate mixture until smooth, add sour cream, and combine.
- Gradually add the chocolate mixture to the butter-egg mixture, mixing gently.
- Finally, sift in the dry ingredients, mixing just until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a 30x12cm square pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 180°C for 1 hour using the top and bottom heating elements if available.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before drizzling with melted milk chocolate and serving.
Enjoy this heavenly Chocolate Cake, a perfect blend of rich flavors and moist texture, sure to satisfy any chocolate craving!