Fudge-Bottomed Chocolate Cake
The first chocolate cake recipe dates back to 1764 in a book called ‘The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy’ by Hannah Glasse.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Fudge-Bottomed Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
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Mix in the melted chocolate mixture.
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In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, alternating with milk.
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Stir in the chopped nuts if desired.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
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In a small saucepan, heat the hot water until boiling.
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Pour the hot water over the batter in the pan.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
