Let’s talk Valentine's Day. Picture this - a cozy night in, just you and your special someone. You decided to ditch the crowded restaurants and opt for a romantic evening at home. Why not elevate the experience by making your own chocolate dessert?
This dreamy dessert not only satisfies the sweet tooth but also adds a personal touch to your celebration. So, embrace the joy of homemade treats and make your Valentine’s Day extra memorable with the best, most perfect chocolate cake.
For this recipe, I decided to make a fusion of my two favourite cakes: Redcurrant Bakery's luscious chocolate bundt cake and Manon Lagrève’s foolproof "Un Gateau au Yaourt" one-pot yogurt cake. This recipe is a lifesaver for non-bakers, taking just 45 minutes to an hour. Ideal for boyfriends and hubbies, it's the perfect chocolate dessert that strikes the right balance—decadent without overwhelming richness.
EQUIPMENT
- Stand mixer or bowl and whisk
- Bundt pan
INGREDIENTS
Cake
- 300 grams all purpose flour (I used self-raising flour, in which case you can forgo your baking powder and powder soda)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 70 grams cocoa powder natural or dutch processed
- 350 grams granulated sugar (I used organic granulated castor sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs room temperature
- 250 grams butter very soft (I used unsalted kerrygold grass fed butter)
- 200 grams greek yogurt room temperature
- 2 shots espresso
Mascarpone Whipped Cream
- 150 grams mascarpone room temperature
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 milliliters heavy cream cold
Or alternatively,
Rosemary Creme Fraiche Topping
- 150 grams crème fraiche
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- Pinch of dried rosemary
Blackberry Compote
- 2 Cups of Frozen or fresh blackberries
- 1 Half of a small lemon juiced
- Tablespoon of granulated sugar (or as much as you like)
- Optional tablespoon of arrowroot as a thickener
DIRECTIONS
Before beginning, make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and positioning the rack in the middle.
- In a bowl or stand mixer, combine the dry ingredients—flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Sift in the cocoa powder
- Then incorporate the wet ingredients—sugar, eggs, butter, greek yogurt, vanilla, and espresso
- Start the mixing on low (if using a stand mixer) for 10 seconds, then switch to medium-high for another 10 seconds until fully mixed.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- Prepare your bundt pan by spraying it with baking spray or covering it in butter. - Pour in the chocolate batter and smooth out the batter using a spatula.
- Bake the cake in your preheated oven for an initial 25 minutes. Rotate the cake 180 degrees and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes.
- Check if it’s done by inserting a toothpick into the centre of the cake; if it comes out clean, your cake is fully baked.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before carefully flipping it onto a cooling rack or plate
- For Mascarpone Whipped Cream, blend room temperature mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cold heavy cream until medium peaks form.
- Serve dollops with each cake slice and store any extra in the fridge.
Optionally, top with a blackberry compote, by putting them on a stovetop with lemon juice, and sugar.
Important Notes
- Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature – this will help get a smooth and fluffy cake batter.
- I’m normally don’t worry about sifting, but sifting the cocoa powder will make sure it all dissolves evenly into the batter without over mixing the cake.
- Wait to spray your bundt pan with the baking spray until just before adding the cake batter, otherwise it will all run down the pan and puddle at the bottom.
- To make sure the bundt cake comes out of the pan cleanly – spray the pan with a baking spray, or grease it with butter.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before turning it out. This will help it to hold together rather than split, or fall apart.
Enjoy! xx
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