A one bowl easy to make Fudgy Chocolate cake
Prep time 25 mins
Cooking time 45 mins
Cooling/ refrigerate time 90 mins
Serving 10 to 12 people
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Ingredients
Chocolate cake:
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200 g plain flour
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310 g white granulated sugar
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50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons of baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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80 ml vegetable oil
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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190 ml milk
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190 ml boiling water mixed with 2 teaspoons of instant coffee powder
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Chocolate ganache:
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150 ml double cream
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75 ml milk
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250 g dark chocolate
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Instructions
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Preheat oven 175 C
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Lightly grease an 18 cm round cake pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease proof paper
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Chocolate cake:
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Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, soda and salt in a bowl, and whisk thoroughly to combine well
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Combine oil, egg, vanilla and milk then add to the flour mixture and beat well.
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Mix coffee with the boiling water and add to the mixture while mixing well until you obtain a glossy look.
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Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 40 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out semi-clean with a small of cake (not runny) on it due to the fudgy texture.
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remove from oven to cool for 20 minutes, then remove cake from the pan and let it cool fully on a wire rack
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Chocolate ganache:
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Pour the cream into a small saucepan and heat over a low heat for a few minutes without letting it to boil.
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Turn off the heat, remove from stove, add the chocolate chips, cover and let it sit for about 5 minutes to soften and melt the chocolate.
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Uncover and stir slowly first with a wooden spoon then faster until the ganache is smooth, creamy and glossy. Refrigerate for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until thick enough to spread
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Spread evenly over the cake.
