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Rich Double Chocolate Cake with Moist Filling Recipe

Rich Double Chocolate Cake with Moist Filling Recipe
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This Rich Double Chocolate Cake is a decadent, dense, and intensely chocolatey dessert perfect for chocolate lovers. Featuring a moist chocolate cake base enhanced with coffee to deepen the flavor, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache that melts beautifully into the cake, and finished with a sprinkle of chocolate chips. It’s perfect for special occasions or indulging any chocolate craving.

Ingredients

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Moist Chocolate Cake

  • 150 g dark chocolate (chopped)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (114 g)
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 medium eggs (at room temperature)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1¾ cups flour (210 g)
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup cocoa powder (60 g)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated coffee
  • ½ cup hot water

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1¼ cups heavy cream
  • 300 g dark chocolate
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon granulated coffee
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Final Touch

  • Chocolate chips for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch (22–24 cm) cake pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Melt Chocolate Mixture: Gently melt the dark chocolate, unsalted butter, and milk over low heat or in a double boiler. Once melted, set aside and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Combine Sugar, Oil, and Vanilla: In a separate large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract thoroughly to blend their flavors.
  4. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time to the sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
  5. Mix in Chocolate Mixture: Pour the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the egg-sugar mixture and stir until fully combined.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a separate bowl to remove lumps. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, gently folding to combine without overmixing.
  7. Add Coffee Liquid: Dissolve the granulated coffee in hot water and mix it into the batter. This step enhances the depth of the chocolate flavor without imparting a strong coffee taste.
  8. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smooth the surface, and bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Prepare Ganache: Heat the heavy cream until just about to boil. Remove from heat, add chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter, letting it sit for 1–2 minutes. Then stir until smooth and glossy.
  10. Add Ganache Enhancers: Stir in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, granulated coffee, and a pinch of salt into the ganache, mixing well to combine all flavors.
  11. Apply Ganache: While the cake is still warm, pour the chocolate ganache evenly over the cake to coat the top and let it soak slightly.
  12. Final Touch: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top for added texture and flavor. For an even moister cake, poke holes in the cake with a fork and allow the ganache to seep in deeply.

Notes

  • Using room temperature eggs helps in creating a smooth batter with better volume.
  • The granulated coffee enhances the chocolate flavor but does not make the cake coffee-flavored.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cake tender.
  • For a deeper chocolate taste, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content.
  • Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring to avoid melting the cake excessively.
  • If you prefer a less sweet cake, reduce the powdered sugar in the ganache slightly.
  • The cake can be baked one day ahead and stored covered at room temperature for optimal moistness.
  • Chocolate chips on top add a nice texture contrast and extra chocolate bursts.

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Keywords: double chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, dense chocolate cake, chocolate dessert

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