Best Ever Chocolate Mud Cake Recipe

June 01, 2023 Post a Comment

If you’re after a classic chocolate mud cake that is moist, rich, and intensely chocolatey, then you’ve just found the perfect recipe for you! This chocolate mud cake is the absolute best ever, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion. Not only is this chocolate mud cake delicious, it’s actually quite simple to make too. In no time at all, you’ll be enjoying mouthfuls of this delectable chocolate mud cake!

Ingredients

For this chocolate mud cake recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

- 250g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
- 250g butter, diced
- 250g brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 150g plain flour
- 60g cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 6 tablespoons of boiling water

Instructions

Let’s get started! Begin by preheating the oven to 160°C (fan-forced). Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin with baking paper.

Place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and melt together in a microwave, or over a saucepan of simmering water. Once melted, stir until combined and set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, eggs, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, milk and boiling water until smooth. Then add the cooled melted chocolate and butter mixture and stir until combined.

Pour the cake mixture into the prepared tin and bake for about 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving & Decorating

This chocolate mud cake can be served as is, or you can get creative with some decorations. You can top the cake with some chocolate shavings or decorations, or you can serve it with a dollop of whipped cream, ice cream, or some fresh berries.

Storage

Once the cake has cooled, you can store it in an airtight container and it will keep for up to 4 days. This chocolate mud cake also freezes well, so you can store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

This chocolate mud cake is naturally quite high in calories and fat, so it’s best to enjoy in moderation. Per serve, this cake contains the following:

- Calories: 488
- Fat: 27.3g
- Protein: 6.8g
- Carbohydrates: 57.3g
- Sugar: 37.2g
- Sodium: 233mg

Conclusion

As you can see, this chocolate mud cake is not only incredibly delicious, it’s actually quite simple to make too. It’s the perfect chocolatey treat for any occasion and everyone will love it! So why not give this recipe a try and see for yourself how amazing this chocolate mud cake really is!