Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate flavors with the bright, juicy taste of pomegranate, perfect for celebrations or as a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- Fresh pomegranate arils (for garnish)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth; it will be thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- For the fudge frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cake is cool, spread the fudge frosting over the top.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until it simmers, then pour over chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the frosted cake and sprinkle with pomegranate arils. Dust with cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, pomegranate, fudge, celebration