Chocolate Naked Cake
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
My go to chocolate cake for when I want something impressive but don't have all day is this chocolate naked cake. The beauty of it is simplicity, really. You skip the fussy frosting and let the rich, moist layers speak for themselves, which means less time decorating and more time enjoying. I love using Greek yogurt in the batter because it adds incredible moisture and protein, so you're getting a bit of nutrition tucked into your indulgence. With just 30 minutes in the oven, you'll have a stunning, elegant dessert that tastes like you spent hours on it. Perfect for weeknight dinners or last minute gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 200 gramsunsalted butter
- 200 gramsdark chocolate
- 237 mlstrong brewed coffee
- 250 gramsall-purpose flour
- 60 gramscocoa powder
- 2 teaspoonsbaking soda
- 1 pinchsalt
- 200 gramsgranulated sugar
- 4eggs
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 237 mlgreek yogurt
- 300 mlheavy cream(for whipped cream)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line two 20 cm cake tins.
- 2
Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in coffee. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 4
Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 5
In a separate large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, and vanilla until pale and creamy.
- 6
Gradually fold in the melted chocolate mixture, followed by the flour mixture, alternating between the two.
- 7
Finally, fold in the Greek yogurt.
- 8
Divide batter evenly between the prepared tins and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Allow cakes to cool in the tins for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Whisk heavy cream until soft peaks form for the topping.
- 11
Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving platter, spreading whipped cream over the top, and decorating with fresh berries and the second layer.
- 12
Serve and enjoy!
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