Description
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake with a gooey lava center, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (for lava filling)
- 1 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (for frosting)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add boiling water until well combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chopped chocolate, letting sit for 5 minutes before stirring until smooth. Cool until thickened.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then mix in milk for desired consistency.
- Place one cake layer on a plate, fill with ganache, and top with the second layer.
- Frost the top and sides with remaining frosting and decorate with chocolate shavings.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure not to overbake for a gooey center. Allow ganache to cool until thickened before filling. Use a serrated knife for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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