Description
A rich and decadent chocolate cake made with high-quality dark chocolate and cocoa powder, perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium-sized saucepan over low heat, melt the dark chocolate chips and unsalted butter together, stirring gently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, and eggs until thick and pale, taking about 4-5 minutes.
- Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously.
- Gradually sift in the cocoa powder and add the vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the cake is set but still moist in the center.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
- Unsalted butter can be substituted with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Ensure the cake is moist but not undercooked by checking the center with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg