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Chocolate Italian Cake

Chocolate Italian Cake prepared dish

This decadent chocolate italian cake features rich layers of chocolate sponge and a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for special occasions, this cake is sure to impress with its moist texture and deep chocolate flavor.

This recipe is italian style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 30 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include whole milk, baking powder, boiling water, unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth; it will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cakes are baking, prepare the chocolate ganache by heating the heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering.
  7. Remove the cream from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
  8. Once the cakes are done, allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of ganache on top.
  10. Top with the second layer and pour the remaining ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  11. Let the ganache set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 54 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 280 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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