Prep
15 minBake
55 minsServes
5 to 10Difficulty
EasyAbout
If you are looking for an easy show-stopping dessert recipe, suitable for Easter and beyond, look no further! This one-bowl chocolate cake is perfect for any novice or experienced bakers alike! A soft and moist chocolate sponge with velvety-smooth chocolate ganache and whipped cream will have your family and friends coming back for more! The sponge and the ganache are made with Lyle’s Golden Syrup for that added touch of silky and caramely sweetness.
How to make this One Bowl Chocolate Cake
Preheat the oven to 160C (fan) and grease and line a 9” (23cm) springform cake tin.
Firstly, make the chocolate ganache frosting as it will need a little bit of time to set. Place the butter, chopped chocolate, and Lyle’s Golden Syrup in a bowl set over a pan with simmering water and allow it to melt (you can also use a microwave). Stir in the cream and mix well until you have a smooth ganache. Refrigerate for about an hour, until the ganache has thickened and has a spreadable consistency.
Place the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the vegetable oil, buttermilk, Lyle’s Golden Syrup, vanilla, and eggs and mix well.
Pour the mixture into the cake tin and bake for 55 minutes, or until the skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool
Trim the top of the cake if needed, using the serrated knife. Slice the cake in half horizontally.
Spread one of the sponges with a little ganache. If using the cream, whip it into soft peaks and spread it into an even layer on top of the ganache. Lay the other sponge on top. Spread the remaining ganache on top and over the sides of the cake. You can also pipe the ganache if you’d like. Decorate the cake with chocolate shavings or some fresh fruit if desired. Slice and enjoy!
Ingredients
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For the Sponge Cake
Plain flour
Cocoa powder
Baking powder
Baking soda
Tate & Lyle Fairtrade Golden Caster Sugar
Vegetable oil
Buttermilk
Lyle’s Golden Syrup
Dr Oetker Madagascan Vanilla Extract
Large eggs
Double cream
For the chocolate ganache frosting
Cold unsalted butter, cubed
Milk/Dark Chocolate
Lyle’s Golden Syrup
Double cream
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