Chocolate Mud Cake

Dive into decadence with this rich, gooey chocolate mud cake!

What is Chocolate Mud Cake

Chocolate Mud Cake is a rich, dense, and decadent dessert originating from Australia. This cake is known for its moist, fudgy texture and intense chocolate flavor. It’s perfect for chocolate lovers and makes a stunning centerpiece for any celebration.

Making a Chocolate Mud Cake involves combining high-quality ingredients like dark chocolate, butter, and espresso, and baking it to perfection. The result is a luscious cake with a deep chocolate flavor, often topped with a smooth ganache for extra indulgence.

Ingredients

Each ingredient in this Chocolate Mud Cake recipe plays a crucial role in creating a moist, dense cake with a rich chocolate flavor.

• Whole milk: Adds moisture and helps create a smooth batter.
• Espresso coffee: Enhances the chocolate flavor, making it more intense.
• Unsalted butter, cubed: Provides richness and a tender texture.

• Dark chocolate: The star of the show, giving the cake its deep, rich chocolate flavor.
• Brown sugar: Adds moisture and a subtle molasses flavor.
• Granulated sugar: Sweetens the cake and helps it to bake evenly.

• Large eggs: Bind the ingredients together and add structure.
• Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor profile.
• All-purpose flour: Forms the base of the cake and provides structure.
• Cornflour (aka cornstarch): Makes the cake tender and helps thicken the batter.

• Baking powder: Helps the cake rise and become fluffy.
• Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the chocolate flavor.

Ganache

• Heavy cream (aka thickened cream): Adds richness and smoothness to the ganache.
• Glucose or Cornsyrup: Helps to keep the ganache smooth and shiny.
• Dark chocolate: Creates a luscious, fudgy topping for the cake.

Drizzle (Optional)

If you want to add an extra touch of elegance, you can drizzle some melted chocolate or caramel over the ganache for added decadence.

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 140C/285F
2. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch cake tin
3. Combine the milk, espresso, and butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until completely melted

4. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature
5. Once cooled add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth
6. In another bowl sift together the flour, cornflour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and brown sugar

7. Whisk until well combined
8. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined
9. Pour the cake batter into the lined cake tin and bake for 70 minutes, or until the cake bounces back when pressed in the center
10. Remove from the oven and cool completely

Ganache

1. Combine the ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl
2. Microwave at 30-second intervals, mixing in between each burst until completely melted
3. Cool for 5 minutes

4. Remove your cake from the tin and place on a wire rack
5. Pour over the top of your cooled cake

Drizzle (optional)

1. Combine the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl
2. Microwave at 30-second intervals, mixing in between each burst until completely melted
3. Pour the ganache into a piping bag and make a small cut on the piping bag

4. Pipe the drizzle of white chocolate over the cake
5. Place the cake in the fridge for 15 minutes, or until the ganache is set
6. Slice and enjoy!

Tips for Perfect Chocolate Mud Cake

Using the Right Ingredients

Using high-quality ingredients is key to achieving the best chocolate cake. For a rich chocolate cake, choose premium dark chocolate and fresh, unsalted butter. These ingredients will give your cake a dense chocolate flavor and a luscious, fudge-like texture that every chocolate lover will adore.

Baking Techniques

To bake the perfect Chocolate Mud Cake, preheat your oven to the right temperature and ensure your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Bake the cake at a low temperature to keep it moist and prevent it from drying out. Check the cake with a toothpick – it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs for that ideal fudgy texture.

Icing and Decorating

For the ultimate chocolate cake, making a smooth ganache is essential. Heat the heavy cream until it’s just about to boil, then pour it over chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes before stirring until smooth.

Apply the ganache while it’s still slightly warm for a glossy finish. Decorate with chocolate shavings or a drizzle of melted chocolate for an extra touch of decadence.

Serving Suggestions and Storage

Serving Ideas

A Chocolate Mud Cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, a celebration, or just a treat for yourself. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to balance the rich chocolate flavors.

For an extra special touch, add some fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar. This cake is a hit at parties and makes an impressive dessert for dinner guests.

Storing the Cake

To keep your Chocolate Mud Cake fresh and moist, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you need to store it longer, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for up to a week.

For even longer storage, you can freeze the cake. Wrap it well and place it in a freezer-safe container. Thaw it at room temperature before serving, and it’ll taste just as good as the day you made it.

Chocolate Mud Cake

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 1 review

Dive into decadence with this rich, gooey chocolate mud cake

• Author: Catherine Zhang
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 70 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Yield: 1 x 8 inch cake 1x
• Category: Cake
• Method: Easy
• Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

Units MUS Scale 1x2x3x

Mud Cake

• 240ml Whole milk (1 cup)
• 120ml Espresso coffee (1/2 cup)
• 240g Unsalted butter, cubed (1 cup)
• 200g Dark chocolate (7 oz, 45% cocoa)
• 180g Brown sugar (1 cup)
• 150g Granulated sugar (1 1/2 cup)
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 225g All purpose flour (1 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
• 60g Cornflour, aka cornstarch (1/2 cup)
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Salt

Ganache

• 160ml Heavy cream, aka thickened cream (2/3 cup)
• 1 tbsp Glucose or Cornsyrup
• 180g Dark chocolate (6oz, 45% cocoa)

Drizzle (Optional)

• 40g White chocolate, finely chopped
• 20g Heavy, or thickened cream

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Mud Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 140C/285F
2. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch cake tin
3. Combine the chocolate, milk, espresso, and butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until completely melted
4. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature
5. Once cooled add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth
6. In another bowl sift together the flour, cornflour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and brown sugar
7. Whisk until well combined
8. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined
9. Pour the cake batter into the lined cake tin and bake for 70 minutes, or until the cake bounces back when pressed in the center
10. Remove from the oven and cool completely

Ganache

1. Combine the ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl
2. Microwave at 30-second intervals, mixing in between each burst until completely melted
3. Cool for 5 minutes
4. Remove your cake from the tin and place on a wire rack
5. Pour over the top of your cooled cake

Drizzle (optional)

1. Combine the chocolate and cream in a microwave safe bowl
2. Microwave at 30-second intervals, mixing in between each burst until completely melted
3. Pour the ganache into a piping bag and make a small cut on the piping bag
4. Pipe the drizzle of white chocolate over the cake
5. Place the cake in the fridge for 15 minutes, or until the ganache is set
6. Slice and enjoy!

Catherine Zhang

My name is Catherine, a food blogger and dessert lover. If I look familiar you may have seen me on NETFLIX's Zumbo’s Just Desserts S2! As an Australian-Chinese pastry chef and recipe developer I share recipes and tips on desserts inspired by amazing flavours, fresh produce and of course my Asian background.

See Full Bio