ALL-IN-ONE CHOCOLATE CAKE
This is the perfect chocolate cake: beautiful, melting, intense but not heavy. The batter comes together quickly in a food processor, and the cake bakes at 350 degrees for a while, giving the baker time to assemble the frosting, which is given a luscious sheen by a bit of corn syrup. Use the best chocolate you can find for the frosting, and gild it however you like: with a few flowers, some birthday candles or nothing at all.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For cake: heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter sides of two 8-inch cake pans, and line bottoms with parchment paper. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a knife blade, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, butter, eggs, vanilla and sour cream. Process to make a smooth, thick batter.
- Using a rubber spatula, divide batter between pans, and smooth tops. Bake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes; do not overbake. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes before removing from cake pans.
- For frosting: Combine chocolate and butter in a large heat-proof bowl, and heat until melted in a microwave oven or over a pan of simmering water. Remove from heat, and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Stir in corn syrup, sour cream, and vanilla. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until very smooth. Frosting should be thick and spreadable. If necessary, add a teaspoon or two of boiling water to thin it, or additional sifted confectioners' sugar to thicken.
- Cut four strips of waxed or parchment paper, and place them side by side on a cake plate, covering the surface. Place one cake layer domed-side down on plate.
- Spoon about a third of the frosting onto center of cake, and use a knife or a spatula to spread it evenly. Place the other cake on top, domed side up. Spoon another third of frosting on top of cake, spreading to make swirls or a smooth finish. Spread sides of cake with remaining frosting, and allow to sit for a few minutes until set. Carefully remove paper strips. Place cake under glass or in an airtight container, and set aside in a cool place until serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 507, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 113 milligrams, Sugar 47 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Chico Migraña
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Abdul Shaheed Hakyar
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. It was moist, fluffy, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Natasha Park
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of chocolate cake, and this one did not disappoint. It was moist, fluffy, and had the perfect amount of chocolate flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Goscha Graf
[email protected]This cake was a disaster. It was dry, dense, and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
ANEES ALi
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was the perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Twitch Bee
[email protected]I loved this cake! It was so moist and chocolatey. The frosting was also perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Song Series
[email protected]Overall, this was a good chocolate cake. It was easy to make and it tasted good. I would definitely make it again.
Kassie Emmanuel
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I'll try adding some sour cream to the batter next time to make it more moist.
Kelsey Sage
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Marc Lyons
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Asif Piya
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that it's a one-bowl recipe too.
Pappoe Addotey
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so moist and chocolatey. I also liked that it wasn't too sweet.
Jordan Sosaiete
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used a bundt pan and it was the perfect size for a small gathering. I will definitely be making this again.
Rich LionHeart
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate cake, but this one changed my mind. It was so rich and decadent, but not too heavy. I loved the chocolate frosting too.
Fahad Sserwadda
[email protected]This chocolate cake was a huge hit with my family! It was moist, fluffy, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.