Irresistible Chocolate Layered Cake Recipe
This Irresistible Chocolate Layered Cake is a rich, moist dessert perfect for chocolate lovers. Featuring layers of dark chocolate-infused batter and a delicate white chocolate drizzle, this cake combines deep cocoa flavors with a sweet finishing touch. Easy to prepare and ideal for celebrations or cozy afternoons, it promises a decadent treat that satisfies any sweet tooth.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Chocolate Cake Batter
- 200g dark chocolate
- 150g butter
- 100g sugar
- 4 eggs
- 200g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 50g cocoa powder
- 100ml milk
Topping
- 100g white chocolate (for drizzle)
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking tray to prevent sticking.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: Gently melt the dark chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes fluffy and light in color.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the beaten eggs and sugar, mixing well to combine.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and milk into the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking tray and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the cake to cool completely in the tray, then cut into squares.
- Drizzle White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the cooled cake squares for a beautiful finishing touch.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your decadent chocolate layered cake!
Notes
- Use good-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Ensure the chocolate and butter mixture is cooled before adding to eggs to avoid curdling.
- A toothpick or skewer test helps determine doneness.
- White chocolate drizzle can be customized with colored sprinkles or nuts for decoration.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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