Chocolate Cake with Ganache and Praline Topping
The first chocolate cake recipe dates back to 1764 in a cookbook by Hannah Glasse.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Chocolate Cake with Ganache and Praline Topping
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
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Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
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Sift in the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Mix until well combined.
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Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
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Pour the batter into a greased and lined cake tin.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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To make the ganache, heat the whipping cream in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
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Pour the hot cream over the dark chocolate and stir until smooth and glossy.
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Let the ganache cool for a few minutes, then pour it over the cooled cake.
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Sprinkle the praline on top of the ganache.
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Allow the ganache to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
