Chocolate Polka Dot Cake

A playful exterior hides serious content: cocoa and real chocolate. The dark crumb comes from cocoa, moisture from melted chocolate. Polka dots add texture and fun.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 510 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch Pan
  • Double Boiler
  • Mixer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Soy

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease/line pan.

Tip: Standard prep.
2

Melt dark chocolate, cool slightly.

Tip: Don't cook eggs.
3

Sift flour, cocoa, powder, salt.

Tip: Removes lumps.
4

Cream butter/sugar, add eggs and chocolate.

Tip: Enriches base.
5

Mix in flour mix and milk. Bake 30-35 mins. Cool.

Tip: Don't overmix.
6

Melt white chocolate, cool. Whip cream with sugar, fold in white chocolate.

Tip: Watch temps.
7

Frost and decorate with dots.

Tip: Apply just before serving.

Recipe FAQ

Why dry?
Overbaked or too much cocoa.
Runny cream?
Refrigerate to set.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Dutch Process Cocoa
  • 1 1/3 sticks Butter (softened)
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3.5 oz Dark Chocolate
  • 5 oz White Chocolate
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 pack Chocolate Lentils (M&Ms or similar)