Gift-Wrapped Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Gift-Wrapped Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons plus 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3 eggs,; 3 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking cocoa; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons plus 3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs,
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1
Line the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan with foil; grease foil and sides of pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Melt remaining butter. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in the water, oil and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and cocoa; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in pecans.
2
In another large bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture.
3
Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 45-50 minutes or until top begins to crack slightly and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate over night.
4
To assemble, invert cake onto a waxed paper-lined
5
. Remove foil; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, heat chocolate and cream over very low heat until chocolate is melted (do not boil); stir until smooth, Remove from the heat. Cool if necessary until mixture reaches spreading consistency.
6
Slowly pour over cake, smoothing sides with a metal spatula to evenly coat. Chill until set. Carefully transfer cake to a flat serving plate. Top with Chocolate Bow. Refrigerate leftovers.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons plus 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 3 eggs,, 3 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Gift-Wrapped Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gift-Wrapped Chocolate Cake

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