This rich and decadent chocolate cake is made with melting chocolate, butter, and eggs, baked to perfection, and finished with a smooth chocolate glaze. Perfect for celebrations, holidays, or a luxurious dessert at home. Easy to prepare, moist, and full of intense chocolate flavor that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 9 oz (250 g) cooking chocolate, chopped
- 9 oz (250 g) butter + 0.5 oz (15 g) for the pan
- 1 cup powdered sugar (about 7 oz / 200 g)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (about 2.5 oz / 70 g)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor
For the Glaze:
- 9 oz (250 g) cooking chocolate, chopped
- 3.5 oz (100 g) butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (about 5 fl oz / 150 ml)
Instructions
- A few hours before baking, remove eggs from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature. Also, leave the butter out to soften. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a cake pan and dust lightly with flour.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler until smooth, then let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing continuously, then gradually fold in the melted chocolate.
- Finally, gently fold in flour until just combined. Optional: fold in a teaspoon of vanilla extract or espresso powder for added depth.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove.
- While the cake cools, prepare the glaze: melt chocolate and butter together over a double boiler, then stir in heavy cream until smooth. Pour over the cooled cake. Spread evenly with a spatula. Optional: sprinkle chopped nuts or chocolate shavings for garnish.
