Craving a sweet escape from the mid-week slump? There’s nothing quite like the luxurious indulgence of a chocolate ganache cake to elevate your mood.
This classic dessert, celebrated for its rich and creamy texture, is the ultimate treat for any day of the week. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a decadent chocolate ganache cake that will have you savoring every bite.
Ingredients for the cake batter:
135 gm refined flour50 gm cocoa powder125 gm icing sugar1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda125 gm whisked yogurt50 gm melted butter120 ml warm water1 eggPinch of salt1 tsp vanilla extract
Ingredients for the chocolate ganache:
250 gm dark chocolate (chopped)125 gm butter100 gm icing sugar1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp instant coffee (optional)200 gm cream
The decedant serving of chocolate ganashe cake. Image credit: FreepixInstructions:
Prepare the cake batter: In a mixing bowl, combine all wet ingredients with sugar until smooth. Sift in the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Preheat: One should pre-heat in a pressure cooker on medium-high levl. Pour the batter into a greased cake tin and place it inside the cooker.
Bake the cake: Close the lid of the pressure cooker without the whistle and cook on medium-high heat for 30-45 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick. Once baked, remove the cake from the cooker, let it cool completely, and then slice it horizontally.
Make the ganache: In a saucepan, heat the chocolate, butter, and cream on low heat until melted. Stir in the icing sugar, vanilla extract, and optional coffee until smooth. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then whisk until airy.
Assemble and decorate: Spread ganache on one half of the cake and sandwich with the other half. Coat the entire cake with the ganache and smooth it with a palette knife. Garnish with fruits or sprinkles before serving.
Indulge in this rich, creamy chocolate ganache cake and turn any ordinary day into a delightful celebration.
