Ruby Chocolate Drip Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You absolutely have to try this stunning Ruby Chocolate Drip Cake that I've been making for every celebration lately. It's become my go to because honestly, it comes together in just an hour from start to finish, which means you can have an impressive dessert without spending your whole day in the kitchen. The ruby chocolate gives it this beautiful pink hue that looks fancy but tastes even better, and here's the best part: dark chocolate actually contains antioxidants that are genuinely good for you, so you can feel a little less guilty about that extra slice. This recipe is wonderfully straightforward with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, making it both budget friendly and foolproof even if you're not a seasoned baker.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400ruby chocolate cake mix
- 150 gunsalted butter, softened
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 250ruby chocolate chips
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 15 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 20 mlvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare a 9x9cm (3.5x3.5in) baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: For easy cake removal.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or whisk until combined.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Don't overmix the eggs.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
Tip: Avoid lumps.
- 5
Melt the ruby chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Stir until glossy.
- 6
Pour half the cake batter into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the melted ruby chocolate over the batter.
Tip: Don't worry if it gets a bit messy.
- 7
Pour the remaining cake batter over the chocolate layer.
Tip: Smooth the top for a professional finish.
- 8
Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let it set for a few hours for best results.
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