Chocolate Pothole Cake

Dive into decadence with this Chocolate Pothole Cake, a rich and indulgent dessert that’s perfect for every chocolate lover. This unique cake gets its name from the "potholes" of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips that form as the batter bakes, creating pockets of gooey sweetness in every bite. The recipe combines pantry staples like cocoa powder, flour, and sugar with the added luxury of a silky chocolate ganache topping made from heavy cream and melted chocolate. With a moist, fudgy texture and a prep time of just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Whether dusted with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance or enjoyed as-is, this chocolate cake is the ultimate treat for birthdays, holidays, or any day that calls for indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.75 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
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated 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 until fully combined, ensuring there are no lumps.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring. The batter will become thin, which is expected. Continue to mix until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out with a spatula.

Step 6

Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the batter. Do not stir them in; they will sink slightly as the cake bakes, creating 'potholes' of gooey chocolate.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake (avoiding the chocolate chips) comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.

Step 8

While the cake bakes, prepare the chocolate ganache topping. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.

Step 9

Remove the heavy cream from heat and pour it over the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Step 10

Once the cake has finished baking, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, drizzle the chocolate ganache over the cake, spreading it out to cover the surface evenly.

Step 11

Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 20 minutes to set the ganache.

Step 12

Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar for garnish before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1939.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5705.2

Total Fat 277.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 115.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g
Cholesterol 581.3mg	0%
Sodium 5220.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 845.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 87.8g	0%
Total Sugars 518.2g
Protein 98.1g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 604.2mg	0%
Iron 47.6mg	0%
Potassium 3493.6mg	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: 39.8%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 53.9%