Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
For the cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup hot water or coffee
For the chocolate ganache:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
For topping:
Fresh strawberries
Crushed chocolate cookies (optional)
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Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs, oil, and vanilla. Slowly add hot water/coffee while stirring until smooth.
4. Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. Check with a toothpick — it should come out clean.
5. Prepare ganache: Heat cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
6. Assemble cake: Once cake cools, pour ganache on top, letting it drip naturally. Top with fresh strawberries and crushed cookies.
7. Serve: Slice and enjoy your rich, moist chocolate cake!
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