Description
A rich and moist chocolate mud cake topped with silky chocolate ganache, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
- Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Combine the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk into the melted mixture.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the ganache by heating the heavy cream and pouring it over chopped dark chocolate until smooth.
- Add the ganache over the cooled cake and let it set before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg