Description
Belgian Chocolate Cake is a luscious dessert that envelops your senses with its rich, velvety chocolate layers. Perfect for any occasion, this cake transforms simple gatherings into unforgettable celebrations. With a glossy ganache topping and a moist sponge base, each slice promises to be a delightful indulgence. Whether you’re celebrating a special milestone or simply treating yourself, this cake is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the dry mixture alternating with milk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit for five minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Cool cakes completely before drizzling with ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg