An indulgent dark chocolate cake, elevated with a rich glaze and edible gold leaf for a luxurious finish. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress!
Ingredients:
- 🍫 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍫 5.5 oz dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa)
- 🍬 3/4 cup sugar
- 🧈 1/2 cup melted butter
- 🥚 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 🥛 1/2 cup whole milk
- 🍫 3.5 oz dark chocolate (for the glaze)
- 🍬 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
- ✨ Edible gold leaf (for decoration)
Directions:
🥄 Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C, fan-assisted). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
🍫 Prepare the batter:
- Melt 🍫 dark chocolate with 🧈 butter in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
- In a bowl, mix 🍫 flour and 🍬 sugar.
- Add 🥚 eggs, 🍫 melted chocolate-butter mixture, and 🥛 milk. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
🍰 Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
🍫 Prepare the rich glaze:
- Melt 🍫 dark chocolate in a double boiler.
- Stir in 🍬 powdered sugar and 1 tbsp hot water until smooth and glossy.
✨ Final decoration:
- Pour the glaze over the cooled cake, smoothing it with a spatula for a polished finish.
- Carefully apply ✨ edible gold leaf to the glaze using tweezers or a fine brush for a luxurious touch.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 50–55 minutes
🔥 Calories: Approximately 400 kcal per serving
🍽️ Servings: 8