French Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients
This delicious French chocolate cake recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family! To start, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet baking chocolate, chopped
Instructions
To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla and mix until combined.
Next, reduce mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until combined. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and baking chocolate by hand. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack and allowing it to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
This French chocolate cake is absolutely delicious but it is also quite indulgent. Each generous slice contains approximately 310 calories, 13 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 55 milligrams of cholesterol, 220 milligrams of sodium, 39 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 33 grams of sugar and 4 grams of protein.
This cake is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, but keep in mind that it should be enjoyed in moderation. It's best served with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat!
Tips and Tricks
For best results, be sure to use room temperature ingredients. This will ensure that your cake will bake evenly and have a delicate, light texture. Additionally, you can use a combination of semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips or baking chocolate for a more complex flavor.
If you're looking to save time, you can mix the dry ingredients the night before and store them in an airtight container. This will also help prevent over-mixing of the batter which can cause the cake to become tough.
If you're feeling adventurous, you can also add a few tablespoons of espresso powder for an even richer chocolate flavor. Or, you can top the finished cake with a simple chocolate glaze or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
No matter how you choose to prepare this French chocolate cake, you're sure to have a delicious treat that the whole family will love!
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