This cake is rich, dark, decadent and so delicious. It is a super quick eggless that you can make any time you are craving a chocolate cake then top it with chocolate ganache and a large scoop of vanilla ice cream
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (175ml) of vegetable oil
- 1 + ¼ (250 grams / 8.8Oz) cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (245 grams / 8.6Oz) yogurt
- 1+ ½ cup (180 grams / 6.3Oz) All-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 grams / 2.6Oz) cocoa powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup milk
Chocolate ganache
- 2 cups chopped chocolate
- 1 cup fresh cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, add oil and sugar. Beat this together really well till the mixture becomes light and pale. Now add in yoghurt and mix it in as well
- In the same bowl, sift in all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, baking powder, and baking soda
- Mix everything together until you have a smooth batter, mix just until all the dry ingredients are moistened then add in milk and mix it well
- Transfer your batter to a microwave-safe dish, oiled and lined with parchment paper.
- Cook this in the microwave for around 6 minutes
- Once baked, let the cake cool on a wire rack, melt the chopped chocolate and fresh cream until smooth then coat the cake with the ganache, let it set for about 10 minutes, and serve.
