Description
This Dubai Chocolate Cake is a rich and moist chocolate layer cake, frosted with a luscious chocolate ganache made from dark chocolate and heavy cream. Perfectly balanced with cocoa and a silky texture, it’s an indulgent treat that’s ideal for celebrations or any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- ¾ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Boiling Water
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate (chopped)
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans thoroughly to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk everything together to ensure even distribution of all dry components.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the dry mixture, add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat this mixture on medium speed for about 2 minutes until it’s smooth and well combined. Then carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin but this is expected.
- Bake the Cake: Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans. Bake them in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. The cakes are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the Ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to boil. Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes. Whisk the mixture gently until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread a generous layer of ganache over this first layer, then top with the second cake layer. Use the remaining ganache to frost the top and sides of the cake evenly for a beautiful finish.
Notes
- Boiling water thins the batter and helps enhance the chocolate flavor without baking the eggs.
- Make sure cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent ganache from melting.
- You can substitute dark chocolate with semi-sweet chocolate for a sweeter ganache.
- For best results, use good quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: Dubai Chocolate Cake, chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, chocolate dessert, rich chocolate cake, layer cake
