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Recipe: Steamed Chocolate Cake

Due to circuit-breaker measures, many are without cakes to celebrate special occasions. But have no fear - we have an easy, single-bowl chocolate cake recipe which you can whip up easily at home. The best part? It's a steamed chocolate cake, so it's perfect if you don't have an oven at home! Because the cake is steamed, it is extra moist and decadent, and keeps well in the fridge without drying out. 

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Recipe: Steamed Chocolate Cake

Makes one 16cm cake 

 

Dark Chocolate Ganache

100g dark chocolate (we use 66% Valrhona chocolate)

100g whipping cream

 

Directions

  • Warm the cream in a pot or in the microwave. The cream should be simmering but not boiling. Pour over the chocolate and whisk till combined. If there are unmelted pieces of chocolate, you can warm the ganache in short bursts of 10-30 seconds in a microwave to prevent it from burning. Let the ganache set in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. 

 

Chocolate Cake

180g unsalted butter, melted 

80g white sugar (caster or fine)

80g light brown sugar

180g milk

2 eggs, beaten 

100g all purpose or plain flour

50g cocoa powder

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

1 tablespoon instant coffee powder (optional, can replace with vanilla extract or omit)

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Directions

  • Butter or oil a 16cm baking tin. For easy removal, you can also line the base with parchment paper. 
  • Boil water in a medium sized pot and place your steamer on top. If you don't have a steamer, you can also place a steamer rack in a pot that is big enough to fit the baking tin in.
  • Sift the flour, white sugar, brown sugar cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda together and mix well to combine. 
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk and coffee powder.
  • Add the sifted dry ingredients into the liquid batter. Stir well till combined, do not overmix as it may cause the cake to become too dense.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and cover it with foil
  • Steam for 35-45 minutes - the cake is done when there is no liquid chocolate batter remaining and a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. 
  • Remove the tin from the steamer and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before unmoulding. 

 

Assembly

Spread the ganache over the cake and create swirl patterns for a rustic effect. The ganache should be thick and spreadable like peanut butter. If it is too thick, let it come to room temperature or microwave for 5-10 seconds till the correct consistency is reached. Decorate with fresh berries and chocolate shavings. Leftover cake (if you have any!) can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

 

Don't forget to tag us @edithpatisserie on instagram if you're baking with our recipe! We'd love to see all your wonderful creations. Stay safe all!

 

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10 Comments To "Recipe: Steamed Chocolate Cake"

Joginder Singh On 04.12.2022
Hey, Really it was an great article to read, Waiting for another one till that get more information about ,Keep it up!mini microwave Reply to this comment
Edith Patisserie On 04.12.2022
Glad you enjoyed this! :)
Eliza Tan On 02.08.2022
Hi can I check if other types of flour can be used? i.e. wholemeal flour or almond meal flour? I have 4 bars of Lindtt 70% dark chocolates bar can i use that with Ghirardelli 100% unsweeten cocoa powder? Reply to this comment
Edith Patisserie On 04.12.2022
Hi! I haven't tried substitutions before, but it might work with 50% wholemeal and 50% all-purpose or almond flour. I would recommend to stick to cocoa powder instead of dark chocolate bars for this recipe as it might change the texture if chocolate is used instead of coca powder
Tan Hwee Li On 02.08.2022
Can this be oven baked instead?? If yes, what’s the temperature and time?? Thanks Reply to this comment
Edith Patisserie On 04.12.2022
I would recommend to stick to steaming as oven-baking would make it drier and denser.
Trieska On 02.08.2022
Do you have aeroplane fondant? Reply to this comment
Edith Patisserie On 04.12.2022
Yes we do! Drop us a WhatsApp at 90602494 or email us at [email protected] :)
Elly On 02.08.2022
Hello, came across this recipe and it works amazing! I just wanted to ask if i were to use ramekins, how long should i leave it in the stamer? Reply to this comment
Edith Patisserie On 04.12.2022
Hey Elly! It would depend on the size of your ramekin, but I would recommend to check on it perhaps at the 10-15 min mark.
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