Dark Chocolate Refrigerator Cake
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Dark Chocolate Refrigerator Cake is my go to dessert when I want something decadent without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in under an hour total, making it perfect for unexpected guests or last minute cravings. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that make indulging feel a little bit virtuous, and honestly, the rich cocoa flavor speaks for itself. The simple combination of basic pantry staples means you probably have everything on hand already, so there's no need for a special trip to the store. Just mix, bake, chill, and you've got a show stopping dessert that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 1 gsalt
- 400dark chocolate chips
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 100 mlunsalted milk
- 1 gbaking powder
- 50unsalted butter, softened
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
Tip: Don't 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: Let the chocolate cool slightly before adding it to the batter.
- 6
Fold the melted chocolate into the batter until well combined.
- 7
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 20cm (8 inch) round cake pan.
Tip: Make sure to smooth the top of the batter.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't touch the cake until it has cooled completely.
- 10
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
Once the cake has cooled, refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Tip: This will help the cake set and become easier to slice.
- 12
Slice the cake and serve.
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