Simple Mud Cake
On a perfect rainy afternoon for baking, imagine creating the easiest mud cake, rich with dark chocolate and indulgently textured, from simple pantry staples. This recipe stands out with a few tweaks that elevate it from satisfying to unforgettable, starting with a surprising twist on traditional preparation methods. The journey to chocolate decadence begins here, promising a straightforward path to chocolaty bliss for both beginners and busy bakers alike.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
1 hour and 15 minutes
Servings
This recipe yields 8 servings.
Ingredients
- Butter: 200g (7 oz)
- Dark chocolate: 150g (5.3 oz), roughly chopped
- Hot water: 250ml (1 cup)
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
- Sugar: 400g (2 cups)
- Eggs: 3, beaten
- Vanilla essence: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Self-raising flour: 300g (2 cups)
- For Chocolate Ganache (optional):
- Heavy cream: 200ml (¾ cup)
- Dark chocolate: 200g (7 oz), finely chopped
Method
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (302°F). Grease and line a 30cm cake tin.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and 150g of dark chocolate together, stirring until smooth.
- Add the hot water, cocoa powder, and sugar to the saucepan, stirring well to dissolve the sugar and ensure no lumps remain.
- Remove from heat and mix in the beaten eggs and vanilla essence until the batter is uniform and silky.
- Gently fold in the self-raising flour until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 150°C (302°F), or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat the cream in a saucepan until just boiling. Pour over the 200g of finely chopped dark chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides. Let set before serving.
This easy mud cake recipe offers a delightful venture into the world of baking, requiring minimal effort for a decadently rich outcome. The combination of dark chocolate and cocoa powder ensures a deeply chocolatey flavor, while the simple preparation process makes it an ideal choice for any baker. Whether topped with chocolate ganache or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this mud cake promises a satisfyingly indulgent experience.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: 540
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Sugar: 50g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 85mg