
Milk Chocolate Naked Cake
Prep
25 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My milk chocolate naked cake is one of my favorite go to desserts because it comes together so quickly and looks absolutely stunning on the table. The beauty of this cake is in its simplicity, with just 45 minutes of baking time and minimal frosting, you've got an elegant dessert that doesn't require any fancy decorating skills. Plus, the cocoa powder used here is packed with antioxidants that make indulging in chocolate feel just a little bit better. With basic pantry ingredients and a very manageable prep time, this is the perfect recipe for when you want to impress without spending all day in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 3 nulllarge eggs
- 120 mlmilk
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 250 gmilk chocolate chips
- 100 mlheavy cream
- 1 mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F). Grease and flour a 23cm (9inch) round cake pan.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to prevent flour from getting everywhere.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to get rid of any lumps.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for easier mixing.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until smooth.
Tip: Be patient and make sure everything is well combined.
- 5
Melt the milk 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 the melted chocolate into the cake batter and whisk until combined.
Tip: Make sure the cake is smooth and even.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula for an even surface.
- 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cake to prevent overcooking.
- 9
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't open the oven door until it's cool enough to handle.
- 10
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Be patient, this step is crucial for a moist cake.
- 11
Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle with the melted heavy cream and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
Tip: Optional: add a sprinkle of sea salt for added flavor and texture.
- 12
Serve and enjoy!
Tip: A delicious and indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
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