Description
This rich chocolate cake is perfect for chocolate lovers, made with dark chocolate and cocoa powder for an intense chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a medium bowl using microwave intervals until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar into the melted chocolate mixture. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift cocoa powder into the batter along with vanilla extract and gently fold until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set but slightly gooey in the center. Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, use higher cocoa chocolate.
- Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg