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Single Layer Chocolate Cake

Decadent Single Layer Chocolate Cake with Silky Ganache

This Single Layer Chocolate Cake is rich, eggless, and easy to make, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings any day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Replace with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Natural or Dutch process works beautifully.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder Optional; adds depth to the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Creates rise in the cake.
  • 1 cup Brewed Coffee Boosts flavor; may swap with milk or water.
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Adds moisture; can use vegetable or melted coconut oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Acts as an egg substitute.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a dairy-free version, use canned coconut cream.
  • 8 ounces Chopped Dark Chocolate or Semisweet Chocolate Chips Forms the base of the ganache.

Equipment

  • 8-inch or 9-inch round or square cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pan with olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, espresso powder, and baking soda.
  3. Add the brewed coffee, olive oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar to the dry ingredients and whisk gently.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 28-32 minutes.
  5. Once baked, cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack.
  6. Prepare the ganache by heating the heavy cream until steaming, then pour it over the chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth.
  7. Once the cake is cool, glaze it with the ganache.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool fully before adding ganache to ensure a beautiful finish. Consider using gluten-free flour and dairy-free alternatives for dietary needs.

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