Description
Rich chocolate craving cake delivers pure indulgence in every slice. Silky ganache and deep cocoa notes create a decadent dessert that chocolate enthusiasts will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Craving Cake
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (168 grams) milk chocolate chips
Dairy Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350°F (177°C) and preparing an 8×8-inch baking vessel with parchment paper and a light grease coating.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a stand mixer, blending flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a uniform mixture.
- Introduce wet components – egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract – to the dry mixture, initially mixing on low speed to integrate, then increasing to medium for thorough incorporation.
- Gently fold warm water into the batter, stirring until the consistency becomes smooth and slightly thin.
- Transfer the liquid batter carefully into the prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, monitoring for a toothpick test that reveals minimal moisture.
- Allow the cake to rest within the pan for 10 minutes, enabling initial cooling and structure stabilization.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction.
- Create the chocolate frosting by melting chocolate chips using microwave technique in short intervals.
- Blend melted chocolate with sour cream and vanilla, whisking until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Once the cake has reached room temperature, generously spread the chocolate frosting across the surface, covering evenly.
Notes
- Incredibly moist cake that satisfies deep chocolate lovers with its rich, velvety texture and intense flavor profile.
- Thin batter ensures an ultra-soft crumb, so don’t worry when the mixture looks surprisingly runny during preparation.
- Precise baking time is crucial; check at 35 minutes to prevent over-drying, aiming for a few moist crumbs on the toothpick.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for maximum chocolate depth, which significantly impacts the cake’s overall taste experience.
- Sour cream in the frosting adds unexpected tanginess that beautifully balances the cake’s sweet chocolate notes.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, helping create a more consistent and tender cake texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 51 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg