Description
Southern comfort meets chocolate bliss in this Paula Deen chocolate cake. Rich, moist layers promise indulgent moments that melt away stress, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of pure chocolatey happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 milliliters (9 fluid ounces) boiling water
- 250 milliliters (9 fluid ounces) milk
- 225 grams (8 ounces) plain flour
- 200 grams (7 ounces) plain chocolate
- 200 milliliters (7 fluid ounces) double cream
- 2 free-range eggs
Sweeteners and Powders:
- 350 grams (12.5 ounces) caster sugar
- 85 grams (3 ounces) cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
Liquid Ingredients:
- 125 milliliters (4.5 fluid ounces) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 180°C (350°F) with fan setting at 160°C. Thoroughly grease and line two 20-centimeter (8-inch) round cake tins with parchment paper.
- Create a comprehensive cake batter by combining plain flour, caster sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda in a spacious mixing bowl. Incorporate eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, then whisk energetically until the mixture achieves a uniformly smooth texture.
- Introduce boiling water gradually into the batter, stirring continuously. The mixture will appear unusually thin, which is perfectly normal and essential for the cake’s final texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly between the prepared cake tins, ensuring consistent depth. Position the tins in the preheated oven and bake for 25-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a skewer into the center; it should emerge clean without any wet batter.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely within the tins, which helps maintain their structural integrity and prevents potential cracking.
- Craft a luxurious chocolate ganache by gently heating plain chocolate and double cream in a small saucepan over low temperature. Whisk until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy consistency. Allow the ganache to cool and thicken for 1-2 hours until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Carefully extract the cooled cakes from their tins by running a knife around the edges. Transfer the first cake layer to a serving plate and generously spread a layer of ganache across its surface.
- Position the second cake layer atop the first, then use a palette knife to meticulously cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache, creating an elegant, even coating on the top and sides.
Notes
- Chocolate’s quality matters most when selecting ingredients for this decadent dessert.
- Boiling water transforms batter texture, creating incredible moisture throughout the cake.
- Kitchen scales guarantee precision, preventing baking mishaps and ensuring consistent results.
- Patience during cooling prevents ganache from becoming a runny disaster.
- Slightly chilled ganache provides the perfect spreadable consistency for seamless cake decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 31mg