Heavy Metal Recipe
Make Heavy Metal Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Chocolate Ganache Topping
Method
Preparing the Batter
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
Baking the Cake
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Preparing the Ganache
- 7
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 8
Melt Chocolate
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the hot cream. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Assembling the Cake
- 9
Top with Ganache
Once the cake is completely cool, pour the chocolate ganache over the top, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
- 10
Serve
Let the ganache set for a few minutes before slicing the cake. Serve and enjoy!
