Midnight Moon Cake
The Midnight Moon Cake gets its name from the dark chocolate ganache that resembles a moonlit sky.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoon Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Dark chocolate
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- as needed for decoration Edible silver stars
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and heavy cream together, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar and edible silver stars on top for decoration.
- Let the cake rest for 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 25g
- 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.