Italian Chocolate Cake Recipe

Italian Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) boiling water

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 8 oz (225g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the Garnish (Optional):

• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Fresh berries, for serving

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined (it will be thin).
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Chocolate Ganache:
8. Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter over medium heat until it just begins to boil. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 1-2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy. Let the ganache cool to room temperature.
Assembly:
10. Place the cooled cake on a serving plate. Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Let the ganache set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Optionally, dust the cake with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries on the side.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 30-35 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 12 servings