May 19, 2012

Chocolate Mud Cake




If you are a chocolate lover, I've got the cake for you! This deliciously decadent cake is rich, moist and a must try for you who loves chocolate. I made this to my brother on his birthday and he absolutely loved it! For me, this recipe is a keeper and definitely a cake I will make again.

The cake is dense and sturdy enough if you would like to split it into two or three layers (if you are a bit careful) and fill it with whatever you like and iced/decorated however you fancy. I made it simple, and just added whipped cream and a handful of fresh raspberries on top.





Chocolate Mud Cake
250 g butter, chopped
200 g dark chocolate
2 cups caster sugar
1 1/3 cups water
1 tsp instant coffee
3/4 cup plain flour (I used only strong white flour and added 1 tsp baking powder...)
3/4 cup self-raising flour
1/4 cup un-sweetened cocoa powder
3 eggs, lightly beaten


In a large saucepan, add butter, chocolate, sugar, water and coffee. Melt together over a low heat until sugar is dissolved and butter and chocolate are melted. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes.

Sift flour and cocoa into a large mixing bowl. Add the cooled liquid and beat gently. Add the eggs and mix gently.

Pour mixture into a greased cake tin and bake at 150 degrees C for about 1 3/4 hours. My oven took only 1 1/2 hours, and it can take up to 2 hours, so keep checking the cake. A toothpick should come out clean when the cake is ready.

Serve with whipped cream and fresh raspberries.

ENJOY!


Have you submitted a contribution to my first My Sweet Party ? The theme of my first party is chocolate and I would love you to join!




This is my contribution for Sweets for a Saturday and Foodie Friday





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10 comments:

  1. It looks heavenly !
    I'd looooooooove a slice or two

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  2. Oh, boy, this would disappear quickly at my house! Truly delish!!!

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    1. I recommend you to try it:-) However, it is kinda rich so it's difficult to eat much more than 2 slices;-)

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  3. Looks amazing!!!! I love that it doesn't seem to be overly sweet and niceley covered with the light cream and berries.

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  4. Oh, this looks so divine! Yummy!

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    1. Thank you! It tasted even better than it looks:-)

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  6. Fab job! It looks deliciouss - I want cake now :*( lol

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    1. Thanks!! It was amazing, if I could say so myself;-) It was highly appreciated by the others too;-)

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