Description
A rich and decadent dessert known for its soft, fluffy texture and intense chocolate flavor, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g cake flour
- 20g cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 egg whites
- 150g granulated sugar (divided as 100g and 50g)
- 45g milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 egg yolks
- 50g vegetable oil
- 400g thick whipping cream
- 60g powdered sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 5g cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 135g thick hot whipping cream
- 150g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 15g unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 100g of granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 50g of granulated sugar. Add the vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture carefully.
- Gently incorporate the beaten egg whites into the batter until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. Let the cake cool completely.
- While the cake cools, whip the thick whipping cream, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Add 5g of cocoa powder and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Prepare the ganache by pouring the hot whipping cream over the chopped chocolate and stirring until smooth. Add unsalted butter for a shiny finish.
- Once the cake has cooled, slice it and spread whipped cream in layers. Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, fudge cake, baking, celebration
