Indulge in a divine chocolate cake that boasts a soft and moist texture, topped with a glossy chocolate glaze sprinkled with salted peanuts. It's the perfect dessert for those who love the combination of sweet and salty.
Chocolate Cake Ingredients:
- 150ml Milk (Unsweetened almond milk or your choice)
- 15ml White Vinegar
- 130g Granulated Sugar
- 1tsp Vanilla Extract
- 80ml Neutral Oil
- 140g All Purpose Flour
- 15g Cocoa Powder
- 1/4tsp Baking Soda
- 3/4tsp Baking Powder
- A pinch of Salt
Chocolate Cake Method:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 6-inch round springform pan with baking paper.
- Mix warm milk and vinegar in a bowl. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
- Add oil, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar to the milk mixture. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the cake feels firm to the touch.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 1 hour at room temperature. Remove the springform ring and chill the cake in the fridge for an additional 30 minutes.
- Carefully trim the top of the cake using a serrated knife. Keep the cake in the fridge while preparing the glaze.
Salted Peanut & Chocolate Glaze Ingredients:
- 160g Dark Chocolate
- 40ml Neutral Oil
- 55g Salted & Roasted Peanuts, finely chopped
Glaze Method:
- In a microwave-safe jar, combine chocolate and oil. Melt together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until fully combined.
- Add the finely chopped peanuts to the mixture and stir.
- Place the cake on a wire rack set over a baking tray.
- When the chocolate mixture reaches roughly 95°F (35°C), pour it over the cake, ensuring it covers the sides. Use an offset spatula to spread the glaze evenly on the top.
- Let the cake stand for about 15 minutes on the rack, allowing any excess glaze to drip off.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a plate and chill in the fridge for an additional 30 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestion: Slice and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The contrast of the moist chocolate cake, crunchy peanuts, and smooth glaze is sure to impress every chocolate lover! 🍫🥜🍰
