This Dark Chocolate Birthday Cake Gets Better With Every Bite

Young or old, birthdays are always special occasions that deserve a special dessert. Everyone has different preferences and choices for their birthday sweetmeats, but there are a few classics you can never go wrong with for a celebration as close to one's heart as a birthday. The rich, moist Bournville dark chocolate birthday cake is irresistibly satisfying and makes you wish for another slice, regardless of whether it's your birthday. This is a work of art, a true showstopper for any celebration. The culinary spectacle generally consists of a decadently rich treat with deep, dark chocolate inside and creamy ganache on top.

Ingredients:

• 305 gm flour
• 253 gm granulated sugar
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 255 ml whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 5 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 154 gm unsalted butter, softened
• 155 gm Bournville dark chocolate
• 255 gm dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa solids)
• 155 ml heavy cream
• Fresh berries or chocolate shavings for garnish

Method:

1. You have to first preheat the oven to 180°C, grease and flour two round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, you need to whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
3. Once done, take a large mixing bowl, in which you can whisk the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together until all the ingredients are incorporated.
4. Then, you have to add the softened butter and whisk it till you get a smooth mixture.
5. After this, you have to melt the dark chocolate chips using a double boiler method.
6. You can then add the melted chocolate over the milk mixture, and whisk until everything is well combined.
7. After that, you will gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and whisk until just combined.
8. You can divide the batter between the prepared pans.
9. Then, you need to let them bake for 30-35 minutes.
10. Once they are out of the oven, you have to allow the cakes to cool in the pan for around five minutes and transfer them to a wire rack.
11. Moving on to the ganache, you have to first melt the dark chocolate chips using a double boiler method.
12. Once they are melted, you need to remove them from the heat and stir in heavy cream until smooth.
13. It is important that you allow them to cool and thicken slightly.
14. Now it is time to assemble the cake, for which, you will first place one cake layer on a serving plate.
15. After that, you are going to spread a layer of ganache on top.
16. Next, you will have to top with a second cake layer.
17. Then, you need to frost the top and sides with the remaining ganache.
18. Before serving, it is important that you garnish this beautiful, luxurious cake with fresh berries or chocolate shavings.

You need to remember that overmixing the batter can result in a cake that may be underwhelmingly moist, so you have to be sure to only mix all the ingredients enough to just combine them. Since the star ingredient of this recipe is the Bournville dark chocolate, you can be rest assured about the premium quality of the dark chocolate birthday cake along with its signature taste. It is also very convenient to store any extra ganache in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Since it is a birthday cake, you must not forget to add the special touch of piping a birthday message on top with whipped vanilla cream.

Birthday cakes happen to have an ill reputation for being unhealthy and loaded with unnecessary sugars and fats. However, when it comes to this dark chocolate birthday cake, just the fact that it is made with decadent Bournville dark chocolate makes it super rich in antioxidants which are great for blood pressure and heart health. Not to mention, dark chocolate is rich in fiber and also helps to release endorphins that brighten your mood.

Bournville dark chocolate is a very versatile ingredient, so even if you are new to baking, you need not be afraid of mixing it up with different flavor combinations, keeping in mind the texture contrasts.

This dark chocolate birthday cake is sure to knock it out of the park at your party. Rich, decadent, and indulgent, it's a perfect way to celebrate yet another milestone year of your loved one’s life.