Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this Rich and Decadent Chocolate Cake, finished with a luxurious chocolate drip. This recipe guides you through creating a deeply flavorful and moist chocolate cake, starting with a unique technique of combining cocoa powder with hot cream to intensify the chocolate taste. The cake is enriched with a blend of unsweetened chocolate, sugars, and butter, creating a rich, velvety texture. After baking, the cake is topped with a glossy chocolate drip, made from semi-sweet chocolate and vegetable oil, adding an extra layer of chocolate indulgence. Perfect for any chocolate lover, this cake is ideal for celebrations, special occasions, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- ½ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (45 g)
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (360 ml)
- 11 TBSP unsalted butter, cut into pieces (160 g)
- ¾ cup unsweetened chocolate, chopped (120 g)
- ½ cup light brown sugar (100 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Chocolate Drip:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (170 g)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml)
Instructions:
- Cocoa Cream Preparation: Mix cocoa powder and hot heavy cream. Let sit for 10 minutes, then cool in the fridge for 2 hours.
- Cake Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-cup bundt pan.
- Chocolate Mixture: Melt butter, chopped chocolate, and brown sugar. Mix in granulated sugar and eggs.
- Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Whipped Cream: Whip the cooled cocoa cream to stiff peaks.
- Batter Formation: Mix dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture. Fold in whipped cocoa cream.
- Baking: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35-38 minutes. Cool and invert onto a serving plate.
- Chocolate Drip: Melt chocolate and mix with vegetable oil. Drizzle over the cake.
Recipe Notes:
- Cocoa cream must be cooled completely before whipping.
- Ingredients should be at room temperature, except for the whipped cream.
- For cupcakes, bake in liners for 18 minutes.
- For a layer cake, adjust quantities and baking times as detailed in the notes.
- Store at room temperature for up to 4 days.
This Rich and Decadent Chocolate Cake is a dream come true for chocolate enthusiasts. Enjoy this luxurious treat and share the joy of baking with friends and family. Don't forget to bookmark our site for more delightful dessert recipes!