mud cake recipe

Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious mud cake:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
• 1 and 1/4 cups (225g) dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly until fully incorporated.
5. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter for added flavor and texture.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, you can dust the cake with powdered sugar or frost it with your favorite frosting, ganache, or glaze.
11. Slice and serve your delicious mud cake and enjoy!

This mud cake is rich, moist, and incredibly indulgent. Perfect for any chocolate lover!