H&G Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: H&G Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa; 1/2 cup boiling water; 6 oz. butter; 1-1/2 cup castor sugar (superfine sugar); 3 whole eggs; 1-1/2 cup flour, self-rising; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 cup milk; 1 tbsp. vanilla; 5-1/4 oz. dark chocolate, grated; 1/2 cup cream

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup boiling water
6 oz. butter
1-1/2 cup castor sugar (superfine sugar)
3 whole eggs
1-1/2 cup flour, self-rising
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup milk
1 tbsp. vanilla
5-1/4 oz. dark chocolate, grated
1/2 cup cream

1
1.
2
Grease a 24 cm.
3
springform tin and cover base with vegetable cooking spray.
4
2.
5
Mix cocoa and boiling water in a cup, cool.
6
3.
7
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time and beat well.
8
4.
9
Sift flours with baking soda and stir into creamed mixture then add milk and vanilla.
10
When well mixed, gradually stir in cocoa mixture.
11
(The cake batter sometimes curdles at this stage, but it won't spoil the finished cake).
12
5.
13
Pour into prepared tin and bake for 50-60 minutes.
14
6.
15
Let stand for 5 minutes.
16
Run a knife around edge and release sides of tin.
17
7.
18
Turn carefully on to a cake cooler and remove base and paper.
19
8.
20
When cool, ice.
21
Chocolate Ganache: Over low heat, melt chocolate in the cream.
22
Remove from heat and cool.
23
Pour ganache over cake and smooth with a flat-bladed knife.
24
Try not to handle for too long.
25
Allow to set.

1713

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup boiling water, 6 oz. butter, 1-1/2 cup castor sugar (superfine sugar), and more.

Yes, H&G 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.

H&G Chocolate Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions