Insanely Good Chocolate Cake

My son insisted on a treat today. I revived this cake that I call Insanely good chocolate cake. It is an olive oil cake, with whole wheat flour. It is rich and tender with a dose of sour cream. When time and mood permit it gets a light ganache topping. Perfect as a loaf or Bundt cake. This is up to you. Cake done; I feel I am a good mama. This cake has chocolate in three forms – cocoa, dark chocolate and chocolate chips. It emerged originally from the leftovers from a chocolate fountain. After much playing around, I have a recipe I stand by.

The Story of Insanely Good Chocolate Cake

The chocolate fountain happed during a kid’s birthday party. Back when my son’s favorite song was Dynamite. 

The challenge anytime I make this cake, I keep humming. I Throw My Hands Up In The Air Sometimes Saying Ayo, baby let’s go and eat some Insanely Good Chocolate Cake.

This cake once I nailed it also is my go-to festive occasion cake. However, today I made it just to celebrate a weekend. A simple Saturday can also be a celebration.  Gratitude and just happy that we have each other.

Memories of the first time I made this cake are here.

Made as a surprise birthday cake for my brother who polished most of it.

Insanely Good Chocolate Cake

Well, ganache and all, this cake still comes together quickly. The bonus of using olive oil is that it can be done on easy demand as there is no need to soften any butter.  Chocolate desserts are prolific in my house. Thanks to my brood. There is a flourless chocolate cake, instant pot chocolate buttermilk cake and gluten frees brownies and marbled banana bread bars just to name a few.

Insanely Good Chocolate Cake

When and How to Enjoy this Cake

And with valentine’s day around the corner consider giving this a try. Or get a pot of coffee brewing and make this cake just because you want a treat.

A visual note, instead of the almonds you might want to consider pistachios.

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Insanely Good Chocolate Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

A pretty good chocolate cake that now makes its name as the basic chocolate cake in our household.

Ingredients

    For the cake
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup olive oil (can be extra virgin)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • For the ganache
  • 1 cup grated dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2-3 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees, prepare a cake pan of your choice, I have had good results with both Bundt pans and loaf pans.
  2. Place the dark chocolate and the milk in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir well. This may not be completely melted. Add in the chocolate chips and microwave for another minute or two. Stir the mixture well.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the oil and the sugar until well incorporated using an electric mixer. Add in the eggs and beat until pale and creamy. Mix in the sour cream and beat until well mixed. Add in the melted chocolate and beat for 1 or two minutes.
  4. Sift in the cocoa, flour, baking powder and baking soda and stir well.
  5. Pour into the well-greased cake pan and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, until the cake is done. Turn off the oven and let the cake rest for about 10 minutes, remove from the oven and cool for at least an hour.
  6. To make the ganache, melt the chocolate chips and milk in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Stir well and cool slightly. Stir in the sour cream.
  7. Gently spread over the cake in a thin uniform layer. Sprinkle with crushed almonds if using.
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