Chocolate Glazed Cake
The ultimate chocolate indulgence, this Chocolate Glazed Cake is rich, moist, and covered in a glossy chocolate glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dessert will satisfy your chocolate cravings and impress your guests. Make it tonight!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Blender
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ cup Buttermilk
- 1 large Egg slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Salted butter (2 sticks)
- 4 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Water
- ½ cup Salted butter (1 stick)
- 4 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 16 ounces Well-sifted powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract and whisk together. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the salted butter over medium heat. Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder and water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Pour the boiling mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture and whisk together well.
- Stir in the buttermilk mixture. When all is well blended, pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Tip 1: It's very important to sift the powdered sugar to avoid lumps.
- Tip 2: This is so rich and delicious that you may want to plan serving it with a nice scoop of good vanilla ice cream.