Chocolate-Covered Cake

Indulge in pure decadence with this Chocolate-Covered Cake, a luscious dessert masterpiece perfect for any occasion. Featuring a rich and moist chocolate cake base, made with a harmonious blend of cocoa powder, whole milk, and a touch of vanilla extract, this recipe is elevated by a silky homemade ganache. The ganache—crafted from melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, warm heavy cream, and a hint of butter—effortlessly cascades over the cake, creating a glossy finish that’s as elegant as it is irresistible. Ready in under an hour and serving up to 12, this show-stopping dessert is easy to prepare yet delivers bakery-quality results. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, this chocolate lover's dream is guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch cake pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the boiling water until the batter is thin and well combined.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 6

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

For the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

Step 8

Remove the pan from heat and add the chocolate chips and butter to the cream. Let sit for 5 minutes to melt, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Step 9

Place the cooled cake on a serving platter. Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake, spreading it so that it drips down the sides evenly.

Step 10

Allow the ganache to set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Slice the cake into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1803.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5143.7

Total Fat 285.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 119.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.8g
Cholesterol 674.2mg	0%
Sodium 5312.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 677.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 80.5g	0%
Total Sugars 407.9g
Protein 86.3g	0%

Vitamin D 191.6IU	0%
Calcium 599.0mg	0%
Iron 42.8mg	0%
Potassium 3432.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.7%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 48.2%