Glossy Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Glossy Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g butter, chopped; 150 g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped; 2 cups caster sugar; 1 cup hot water; 1/3 cup Tia Maria or 1/3 cup Kahlua; 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder; 1 1/2 cups plain flour; 1/4 cup self-raising flour; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

250 g butter, chopped
150 g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 cups caster sugar
1 cup hot water
1/3 cup Tia Maria or 1/3 cup Kahlua
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
1 1/2 cups plain flour
1/4 cup self-raising flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 eggs

1
Preheat oven to 160c.
2
Grease and flour a deep 20cm round cake tin (or 24-36 cup cake tins), set aside.
3
Combine butter, chocolate, sugar, water, liqueur and coffee in a medium saucepan, stir over low heat until chocolate melts.
4
Transfer to a large bowl. Sift in the flours and cocoa powder.
5
Stir in the eggs, one at a time.
6
Pour into pan, bake at 160c for 1 1/2 hours.
7
Stand for 30 minutes and transfer onto wire racks until cooled.

1315

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g butter, chopped, 150 g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped, 2 cups caster sugar, 1 cup hot water, and more.

Yes, Glossy 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.

Glossy Chocolate Cake

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