Get ready for the ultimate chocolate cake that will leave all others in the dust! 🍫😋
Introducing my go-to “everything” chocolate cake, inspired by my cravings for the irresistible Nando’s cake from Pakistan. I’m thrilled to share this recipe, a delightful combination of my favorite elements from various recipes. It’s a heavenly treat with a devilish twist, and I can’t wait to spill the secrets! 🤤
For a crowd-pleasing treat, whip up a double-layered 6-inch chocolate cake with these simple ingredients:
‘Everything’ Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
**Cake Ingredients:**
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Ovaltine milk powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup sour cream
**Ganache Ingredients (for a rich cake):**
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz milk chocolate or any chocolate of your choice
**Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting (for a lighter cake):**
- 1/4 cup 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prep 2 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper and a touch of butter or spray.
- In a big bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients.
- Add the egg and oil. Mix the milk with Ovaltine in a cup, then add it to the cake mixture. Whisk gently to combine.
- Fold in the sour cream.
- In another cup, mix boiling water with instant coffee, then whisk it into the cake mixture.
- Divide the batter into the 6-inch pans and bake for around 30 minutes. Keep an eye on it, as baking times may vary.
- For the ganache, chop the chocolate into a bowl. Heat the cream until it starts to boil, then pour it over the chocolate and gently mix after 3-5 minutes.
- For the cream cheese frosting, combine all ingredients in a bowl and use a hand mixer to beat until light and creamy.
- Once the cake is cooled, decorate with your frosting of choice, and voilà! Get ready to indulge in this chocolatey delight. Enjoy! 🎂🍫