Salted Chocolate Coffee Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   Tip: Use a stand mixer for best results.

4. 4

   Beat in eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.

   Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

5. 5

   Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

   Tip: Stir until smooth.

6. 6

   Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat just until combined.

   Tip: Do not overmix.

7. 7

   Stir in melted chocolate and flaky salt.

   Tip: Reserve a tablespoon of chocolate for topping, if desired.

8. 8

   Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.

   Tip: Tap the pan gently to remove any air bubbles.

9. 9

   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Tip: Rotate the pan halfway through baking time.

10. 10

    Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.

    Tip: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Drizzle reserved chocolate over the top of the cooled cake, if desired.

    Tip: Serve warm or at room temperature.