
Dark Chocolate Drip Cake
Prep
30 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making this dark chocolate drip cake has become my favorite weekend project, and I'm thrilled to share it with you. The beauty of this recipe is how straightforward it is, ready in just seventy minutes from start to finish. I love using Greek yogurt in the batter because it adds incredible moisture while sneaking in extra protein, making indulgence feel a little more wholesome. The dark chocolate drip is pure elegance that looks far more impressive than the minimal effort required. This cake strikes that perfect balance between simple enough for a beginner and fancy enough to impress anyone at your table.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 100 gplain greek yogurt
- 200 gdark chocolate chips
- 6 gsalt
- 12 gbaking powder
- 1 mLvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 20cm round cake pans.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for a smooth batter.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, butter, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix the batter.
- 5
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until smooth and glossy.
- 6
Pour half of the batter into each prepared pan and smooth the tops.
Tip: Use a spatula to get rid of any air bubbles.
- 7
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the batter and use a spatula to create a marbled effect.
Tip: This is optional but adds a beautiful touch to the cake.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 9
Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting with the remaining batter.
Tip: If you want a more intense chocolate flavor, you can add more dark chocolate chips to the frosting.
- 10
Frost the cake with the remaining batter and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to get rid of any air bubbles.
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