Ruth Reichls Giant Chocolate Cake

Ruth Reichl is a renowned food writer and critic, known for her love of decadent desserts. This giant chocolate cake is one of her favorite recipes!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Ruth Reichls Giant Chocolate Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: 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
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
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 to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cake.
8. Let the chocolate set for at least 1 hour before serving.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 36g

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.