Dark Chocolate Cake

Dark chocolate is considered to be healthier than milk chocolate as it contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids and less sugar.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Dark Chocolate Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 7 ounces Dark Chocolate
• 1.5 cups Unsalted Butter
• 1.5 cups Sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Whipped Cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together in the microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth.
3. In a separate large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well mixed.
4. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
5. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Once cooled, frost with whipped cream.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.