Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Dark chocolate: 200g
2. Unsalted butter: 150g
3. Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
4. All-purpose flour: 1½ cups (180g)
5. Cocoa powder: ½ cup (30g)
6. Eggs: 4 large
7. Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
8. Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
9. Salt: ½ teaspoon

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 45-55 minutes
• Total: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 4 (Moderate to Advanced)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or microwave.
3. Once melted, stir in the sugar until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add eggs, one by one, to the chocolate mixture, beating well after each addition.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and mix well.
8. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch round cake pan.
9. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming the cake is cut into 8 pieces)

• Calories: Approx. 450 calories per serving
• Fat: 24g
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Protein: 6g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and chocolatey with a gooey, moist texture.
• Perfect for chocolate lovers and those who enjoy a dense and rich cake texture.

User Comments:

1. "This is the best chocolate cake I've ever made! The texture was perfect, and the chocolate flavor was so rich."
2. "I followed the recipe to the T and the cake came out beautifully. My family loved it!"
3. "The gooey center was a pleasant surprise. This is a must-try for chocolate lovers."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
• Be careful not to overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake texture.
• Check the cake after 45 minutes of baking; ovens may vary, so adjust the baking time accordingly.