Ingredients
Milk chocolate chips (273g / 1 1/2 cups)
All-purpose flour (219g / 1 3/4 cups)
Dutch-process cocoa powder (88g / 3/4 cup)
Kosher salt (1 1/2 tsp)
Baking soda (1/2 tsp)
Large eggs, room temperature (5)
Granulated sugar (350g / 1 3/4 cups)
Vegetable oil (163g / 3/4 cup)
Water (120ml / 1/2 cup)
Semi-sweet chocolate (113g / 1/2 cup)
Heavy cream (60ml / 1/4 cup)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper
Melt milk chocolate chips in microwave or double boiler
In bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda
In separate bowl, combine oil, sugar, eggs until smooth
Add melted chocolate to wet ingredients
Stir in water
Pour batter into prepared pan
Bake for 30-35 minutes until center is fudgy
Let cool completely
For ganache: Heat heavy cream until steaming
Pour over semi-sweet chocolate
Stir until smooth
Spread ganache over cooled cake
Chill until set
Notes
Water replaces whiskey for alcohol-free flavor
Dutch-process cocoa is essential for rich taste
Use room temperature eggs for smooth emulsion
Store covered in fridge up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg