Are you looking for the perfect chocolate cake recipe for a special birthday occasion? Look no further as we have got you covered with this delicious and easy-to-follow chocolate birthday cake recipe. Made with high-quality cocoa powder and rich chocolate ganache, this cake is sure to impress all your guests.
Ingredients
For the cake, you will need: - 200g unsalted butter, softened - 200g caster sugar - 4 large eggs - 200g self-raising flour - 50g cocoa powder - 1 tsp baking powder - 2 tbsp milk For the chocolate ganache, you will need: - 200g dark chocolate, chopped - 200ml double cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas mark 4. Grease and line two 20cm cake tins with baking paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 3. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder, then fold in gently until the mixture is smooth. 4. Add the milk and mix gently until the batter is well combined. 5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake tins, and smooth the tops with a spatula. 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. 7. Leave the cakes to cool in the tins for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. 8. To make the chocolate ganache, heat the cream in a small saucepan until just boiling. Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. 9. Leave the ganache to cool and thicken slightly. 10. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of chocolate ganache over the top. 11. Place the second cake on top and spread another thick layer of ganache over the top and sides of the cake. 12. Decorate the cake with chocolate curls, sprinkles or fresh berries, if desired.
Nutrition
This delicious chocolate birthday cake recipe serves 10-12 people and contains approximately 500 calories per serving. Each serving contains: - 41g fat - 24g saturated fat - 44g carbohydrates - 6g protein - 3g fibre - 32g sugar
Conclusion
We hope you enjoy this amazing chocolate birthday cake recipe as much as we do. It's perfect for any special occasion, and guaranteed to impress your guests. Don't forget to share your photos and let us know how it turned out!