Ultimate Chocolate Indulgence Cake – A Dreamy, Moist & Fudgy Delight! 🍫🎂
📋 Ingredients
For the Cake:
● 100g cake flour
● 20g cocoa powder
● ¼ tsp baking soda
● ¼ tsp salt
● 5 egg whites
● 100g granulated sugar
● 45g milk
● 1 tsp vanilla extract
● 5 egg yolks
● 50g granulated sugar
● 50g vegetable oil
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
● 400g thick whipping cream
● 60g powdered sugar
● A pinch of salt
● 5g cocoa powder
● ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
● 135g thick hot whipping cream
● 150g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
● 15g unsalted butter
📝 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep – Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, sift together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ Whip the Egg Whites – In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 100g sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
4️⃣ Prepare the Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and 50g sugar until pale and thick. Mix in vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
5️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry – Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
6️⃣ Incorporate Egg Whites – Fold one-third of the whipped egg whites into the batter to lighten it. Then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until fully combined.
7️⃣ Bake – Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8️⃣ Whip the Cream – Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
9️⃣ Prepare the Ganache – Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour hot cream over it and let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Mix in butter until glossy.
🔟 Assemble the Cake – Slice the cooled cake into two equal layers. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the bottom layer, then place the top layer over it.
1️⃣1️⃣ Finish with Ganache – Pour warm ganache over the cake, letting it drip over the sides for an irresistible finish.
1️⃣2️⃣ Chill & Serve – Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
✨ Every bite is a fudgy, creamy, and chocolate-packed dream—perfect for any sweet craving!
