Description
Satisfy your cravings with this easy dark chocolate cake, rich in flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until pale and frothy.
- Gradually fold in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients; gently fold until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Enhance your cake by adding nuts or spices for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg