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Chocolate Volcano Cake

A decadent chocolate cake with a molten chocolate lava center, perfect for special occasions or a well-deserved treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream For ganache
  • Chocolate sprinkles For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until well combined.
  4. Gradually stir in the boiling water, mixing until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
Ganache Preparation
  1. Heat the heavy cream until just boiling and pour it over the white chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
Serving
  1. Invert the cooled cake onto a serving plate and pour the ganache on top.
  2. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  3. Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles on top for decoration.

Notes

Make ahead: This cake can be baked a day in advance. Add ganache just before serving. For extra flavor, try adding cinnamon or espresso.