Chocolate Craving Cake Decadent (Print)
Decadent, fudgy chocolate cake with glossy glaze. Quick to make with pantry staples for any special moment.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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125 g all-purpose flour
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200 g granulated sugar
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30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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120 ml vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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240 ml warm water
→ Chocolate Glaze
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120 ml heavy cream
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90 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and line a 20×20 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
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Make a well in the center and add vegetable oil, vanilla extract, vinegar, and warm water. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and level the surface. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat, add chocolate chips and butter, and stir until completely smooth and glossy.
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Pour warm chocolate glaze over the cooled cake, spreading evenly. Let the glaze set for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Additional Notes:
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For additional richness, garnish with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or dust with cocoa powder.
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Replace the glaze with whipped cream or serve with a scoop of ice cream for a simpler dessert.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.