Giant Chocolate Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache and Edible Flowers

Chocolate cake is believed to have been invented in the 18th century and has since become one of the most popular desserts worldwide.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Giant Chocolate Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache and Edible Flowers

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup Whole milk
• 8 ounces Bittersweet chocolate
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• For garnish Edible flowers

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until steaming. Remove from heat and add the bittersweet chocolate. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
8. Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
9. Garnish with edible flowers.
10. Let the ganache set for about 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 35g

Protein 6g12%

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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.