Recipe: Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Glaze
Introduction:
This moist and rich chocolate cake is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the soft, fluffy cake and the smooth, shiny chocolate glaze will satisfy any chocolate lover. Whether you’re baking for a special celebration or just craving something sweet, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with regular milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
For the chocolate glaze:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Prepare the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a bundt pan or round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the chocolate glaze:
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Add the cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let the glaze cool slightly before drizzling it over the cooled cake.
- Serve:
- Once the cake is completely cooled, pour the chocolate glaze over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
- Slice and enjoy your rich, moist chocolate cake with a glossy chocolate glaze!
Enjoy this decadent treat!
