mud cake recipe

Here’s a rich and decadent mud cake recipe that you’ll love:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 250g (8.8 oz) unsalted butter, chopped
• 200g (7 oz) dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup (250ml) strong brewed coffee
• 2 cups (440g) caster sugar
• 1 1/4 cups (310ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups (225g) plain flour
• 3/4 cup (75g) cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)

For the Ganache:

• 200g (7 oz) dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream

Instructions:

Making the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt the ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine the butter, dark chocolate, and coffee. Stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cooled chocolate mixture and mix well.
4. Add eggs: Lightly beat the eggs and add them to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
5. Sift and combine dry ingredients: Sift together the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Ganache:

1. Heat the cream: Place the heavy cream in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until just simmering (do not boil).
2. Melt the chocolate: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
3. Cool the ganache: Allow the ganache to cool slightly until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.

Assembling the Cake:

1. Level the cake (if necessary): If the cake has domed, level it off with a sharp knife.
2. Apply the ganache: Spread the ganache evenly over the top and sides of the cooled cake using a spatula.
3. Serve: Allow the ganache to set before serving. You can refrigerate the cake to help the ganache set more quickly, but bring it back to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.

Enjoy your delicious and indulgent mud cake!