Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Batter:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Moist Topping:

• 1 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a round cake pan, approximately 23 cm in diameter.
2. Prepare the Batter:
   • In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
   • In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix.
   • Incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture alternately with the yogurt, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
   • Mix well and finally add the boiling water, stirring until the batter is smooth.
3. Bake the Cake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare the Moist Topping:
   • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to bubble around the edges.
   • Pour the hot cream over the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and stir until you achieve a smooth ganache.
5. Assembly:
   • Place the cake on a serving plate.
   • Pour the chocolate topping over the cake, spreading it evenly.
6. Serve:
   • Allow the topping to set slightly before cutting and serving. Optionally, decorate with chocolate shavings.

Enjoy your decadent moist chocolate cake!