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Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Melt butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Mix in sugar and eggs until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt; whisk until glossy.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare ganache by melting chocolate chips and butter, then whisking in heavy cream.
- Invert the cooled cake onto a plate and pour ganache on top.
- Garnish if desired and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
Be cautious with baking time to avoid dryness.
Cool ganache slightly for easier spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 62