With chocolate glaze (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chocolate Cake
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/3 cups (160g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 3/4 cups (360g) granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (190g) melted butter
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1 2/3 cups (400ml) milk
→ Topping
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9 oz (250g) chocolate (dark or semi-sweet)
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2/3 cup (150g) heavy cream
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Fresh strawberries
# Instructions:
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Mix all chocolate cake ingredients together until well combined. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan (approximately 9×9 inches or use a cake frame). Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 35-40 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely.
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Finely chop the chocolate. Bring the heavy cream to a boil in a small saucepan, remove from heat, and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Let it cool slightly.
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Remove the cooled cake from the pan and cut into pieces. Pour the slightly cooled chocolate ganache over the cake and decorate with halved strawberries.
# Notes:
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This moist chocolate cake is easy to prepare and has a brownie-like consistency.
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You can bake this either as a sheet cake in a square pan or as a round cake in a springform pan.
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The chocolate ganache makes this cake extra special, while the fresh strawberry topping adds a fruity note.