Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake: A Bold Twist with Espresso Glaze

Savory Dark Chocolate Cake with Espresso Glaze

Today, I am excited to share a unique dessert recipe that combines the richness of dark chocolate with the boldness of espresso. This savory dark chocolate cake with espresso glaze is a perfect treat for any occasion when you want to surprise your taste buds with unexpected flavors.

Ingredients:

• 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
• 150g unsalted butter
• 4 eggs
• 150g granulated sugar
• 75g all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp espresso powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Kitchen Tools:

• mixing bowl
• whisk
• saucepan
• cake pan

To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. In a saucepan, melt the dark chocolate and butter over low heat until smooth. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly pour in the melted chocolate mixture and continue whisking.

Add the flour, espresso powder, and salt to the bowl and gently fold everything together until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.

While the cake is baking, prepare the espresso glaze by mixing 1/4 cup of warm water with 1 tbsp of espresso powder until dissolved. Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle the espresso glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before slicing and serving.

The approximate total weight of the cooked cake is 800g, with 8 servings at 100g each. One serving of this savory dark chocolate cake with espresso glaze is approximately 350 calories.

One unique tip for this recipe is to sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the espresso glaze before it sets to add a contrast of flavors and an extra layer of complexity to the dessert.

I encourage you to give this savory dark chocolate cake with espresso glaze a try and make it your own by experimenting with different types of chocolate or adding a hint of cinnamon to the batter. Enjoy!