Experience pure bliss with this moist and rich boiled chocolate delight cake. This cake is made with a unique boiling method, resulting in an incredibly fudgy texture and intense chocolate flavor. Topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, this cake is perfect for any special occasion or simply to treat yourself to a heavenly dessert. Prepare to be wowed by the irresistible combination of chocolatey goodness and melt-in-your-mouth cake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but that's normal.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate ganache. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped chocolate and butter. Stir until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and let the ganache cool for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the ganache has cooled and thickened slightly, pour it over the cooled cake and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Allow the ganache to set at room temperature for about 1 hour or refrigerate for faster setting.
- Slice the cake into squares and serve it on a dessert plate. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Boiling the water intensifies the chocolate flavor in the cake and creates a moist texture.
The use of heavy cream in the ganache adds a creamy and velvety texture to the cake.
This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.