Description
A rich and decadent chocolate cake that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion and beloved by family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup high-quality cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter along with the dark chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the granulated and brown sugars. Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, pour it into the bowl and mix well.
- Crack the eggs into the mixture, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Once cool, dust it with powdered sugar or slather on a luscious chocolate ganache.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil. Unsweetened applesauce can replace eggs if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, fudgy cake, dessert, baking, Italian dessert