Chocolate Cake with Ganache and Praline Topping

Health score
3%
Chocolate Cake with Ganache and Praline Topping
45 min.
8
575kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a decadent Chocolate Cake topped with rich ganache and a delightful praline topping. This dessert is not just a treat for the taste buds; it's a feast for the eyes as well. With its moist, chocolatey layers and glossy ganache, this cake is perfect for any celebration or simply as a special dessert to enjoy at home.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a masterpiece that serves eight people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings with family and friends. Each slice is a heavenly combination of flavors and textures, from the deep, dark chocolate cake to the creamy ganache and the crunchy, sweet praline topping. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can savor every bite without guilt.

This recipe is designed for both novice and experienced bakers, featuring straightforward steps that guide you through the process. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or just a casual get-together, this Chocolate Cake with Ganache and Praline Topping is sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup all purpose flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  • 0.3 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup natural cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar dark packed ()
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup heavy whipping cream 
  • cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  • cup semi chocolate chips 
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup water boiling

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inchcake pan with nonstick spray. Line withparchment. Spray parchment. Dust withflour, tapping out any excess.
  2. Place butter and cocoa powder in mediumbowl.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over; stir.
  4. Letstand 2 minutes; whisk until blended.
  5. Whiskflour, sugar, baking soda, and coarse salt inanother medium bowl.
  6. Whisk buttermilk, egg,and vanilla in large bowl. Gradually whiskcocoa mixture into buttermilk mixture; whiskuntil smooth.
  7. Add flour mixture in 3 additions,whisking to blend between additions (batterwill be thin).
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  9. Bake cake until tester inserted intocenter comes out clean, about 30 minutes.Cool in pan 10 minutes. Run knife aroundpan edges to release cake. Invert onto rack;remove pan and parchment. Cool completely.
  10. Place chocolate and creamin microwave-safe bowl.
  11. Heat in microwavein 15-second intervals, stirring occasionally,until melted and smooth. Stir in butter.
  12. Letstand until spreadable, about 30 minutes.
  13. Spread over top and sides of cake.
  14. Transfercake to plate. Chill 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  15. Stir first 3 ingredients in heavylarge saucepan over medium-high heat untilbutter melts. Boil 1 minute without stirring.
  16. Remove from heat; whisk in sugar andvanilla.
  17. Add pecans; stir just to incorporate.Quickly pour praline over cake.
  18. Spread justto edges (topping sets quickly). DO AHEAD:Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cakedome. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories575kcal
Protein4.02%
Fat39.32%
Carbs56.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.26
Glycemic Load
26.25
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.312608800505%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.33mg
Delphinidin
0.9mg
Catechin
2.64mg
Epigallocatechin
0.7mg
Epicatechin
5.38mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.28mg
Quercetin
0.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:575.13kcal
28.76%
Fat:25.92g
39.87%
Saturated Fat:10.71g
66.93%
Carbohydrates:84.04g
28.01%
Net Carbohydrates:79.64g
28.96%
Sugar:65.47g
72.75%
Cholesterol:45.12mg
15.04%
Sodium:170.57mg
7.42%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Caffeine:25.53mg
8.51%
Protein:5.96g
11.92%
Manganese:1.08mg
54.15%
Copper:0.58mg
28.84%
Magnesium:75.61mg
18.9%
Fiber:4.4g
17.62%
Iron:3.12mg
17.34%
Selenium:10.98µg
15.68%
Phosphorus:154.56mg
15.46%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.76%
Zinc:1.59mg
10.62%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.32%
Folate:36.15µg
9.04%
Potassium:291.87mg
8.34%
Vitamin B3:1.36mg
6.79%
Calcium:64.71mg
6.47%
Vitamin A:304.83IU
6.1%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.26%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.86%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.42%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.8%
Vitamin K:2.81µg
2.68%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.52%
Source:Epicurious