Quick, easy and delicious chocolate cake

May 5, 2025 by [email protected]

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake tin or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Prepare the cake batter:

In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together. You can do this over a pot of simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
Sift the flour and yeast together, then gradually add them to the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
Pour in the melted chocolate and butter mixture, stirring until the batter is smooth and uniform.

3. Bake the cake:

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Prepare the ganache:

Chop the baking chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl.
In a saucepan, heat the whole milk or cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
Pour the hot milk or cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes to soften the chocolate.
After a few minutes, gently whisk the mixture until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly and thicken for about 1 hour.

5. Assemble the cake:

Once the ganache has thickened to a spreadable consistency, pour it over the cooled cake.
Use a spatula to spread the ganache evenly over the top and sides of the cake, allowing it to drip slightly over the edges for a beautiful finish.
Allow the ganache to set before slicing and serving your delicious chocolate cake.

Enjoy your homemade chocolate cake with the luxurious ganache topping!