Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake blended with whiskey, featuring layers of ganache for a decadent dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whiskey
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons whiskey (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch metal baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl by microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
- Beat the eggs and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the melted chocolate, vegetable oil, water, and whiskey into the egg mixture, blending until smooth.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture gently until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 46-48 minutes.
- Prepare the ganache by melting semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, and whiskey over low heat until smooth, then cool slightly before drizzling over the cake.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Cake can be made a day in advance to enhance the taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg