Mud Cake Recipe

Prepare the Cake

Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

Melt Butter and Chocolate

In a saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and dark chocolate together until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Combine Sugars and Eggs

In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Whisk until well combined.

Mix in Chocolate Mixture

Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and egg mixture. Stir until combined.

Sift Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Add the vanilla extract and mix until just combined.

Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Glaze

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cool, pour the chocolate glaze over the cake.

Serve with Ice Cream

Slice the cake and serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and a sprinkle of candied cocoa nibs.