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Chocolate Molten Cake

Name: Chocolate Molten Cake
Cook time: 1200 s
Total time: 9300 s
Yield: Serves 10
Ingredients: 200 g unsalted butter - at room temperature, chopped; 1 cup (200 g) superfine sugar; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs - at room temperature; 200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) - melted; 1½ cups (225 g) self-rising flour - sifted; ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder - sifted; 1¼ cups (300 ml) buttermilk; 200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) - chopped; ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream

20 minutes is all it takes to prepare the batter for this rich chocolate cake with its silky smooth glaze. Rich and decadent, it’s also simple and quick! It’s a go-to cake for every occasion.

the Bakery Chef™

2 hrs 35 mins total time

20 mins active time

Easy

Serves 10

Ingredients

Measurements:

200 g unsalted butter
at room temperature, chopped
1 cup (200 g) superfine sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
at room temperature
200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
melted
1½ cups (225 g) self-rising flour
sifted
¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
sifted
1¼ cups (300 ml) buttermilk

For the chocolate ganache

200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
chopped
¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 22cm round cake pan. Line the base and side with parchment paper.
2
Assemble the mixer using the scraper beater and the large mixer bowl. Add the butter, sugar and vanilla to the bowl. Slowly turn the mixer to CREAMING/BEATING setting and beat for 1-2 minutes, or until pale and creamy.
3
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition. Add the melted chocolate and mix well to combine.
4
Reduce the speed to FOLDING/KNEADING setting. Add half the flour, cocoa and buttermilk and fold to combine. Repeat with the remaining flour, cocoa and buttermilk. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan.
5
Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
6
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
7
To make the chocolate ganache, place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes. Stir until the chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth. Set aside at room temperature until cooled and thickened slightly.
8
Spread ganache over top and side of cake and serve.