Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Moist Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 g butter; 100 g dark chocolate, chopped; 150 ml water; 300 g plain flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 275 g soft brown sugar; 150 ml sour cream; 2 eggs, beaten; 200 g dark chocolate; 6 tablespoons water; 3 teaspoons single cream; 1 tablespoon butter, chilled

Servings: persons

225 g butter
100 g dark chocolate, chopped
150 ml water
300 g plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
275 g soft brown sugar
150 ml sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
200 g dark chocolate
6 tablespoons water
3 teaspoons single cream
1 tablespoon butter, chilled

1
prepare a 33/20cm/13x8inch cake tin with baking parchment.
2
In a saucepan melt the butter, chocolate and water over a low heat, stirring frequently.
3
sieve the flour and bake powder in a mixing bowl and stir in the sugar.
4
pour the hot chocolate liquid into the bowl and then beat well until everything is evenly mixed.
5
stir in the soured cream, followed by the eggs.
6
pour the cake mixture in the prepared tin and bake at 190oC/mark5 for 40/45 mins leave to cool and then turn out on a wire rack until cooled completely.
7
To make the frosting, melt the chocolate with the water over a very low heat, stir in the cream and remove from heat.
8
Stir in the chilled butter.
9
Pour the frosting over the cooled cake.
10
It can get a bit messy but at least it tastes good.
11
this will then set and you can cake decorate for whatever your occasion.

1531

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 g butter, 100 g dark chocolate, chopped, 150 ml water, 300 g plain flour, and more.

Yes, Moist 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.

Moist Chocolate Cake

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