Chocolate Filled Cake

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 22 x 12 cm (9 x 5 inch) loaf pan with baking paper. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, and room-temperature butter. Beat together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. Gradually pour in the warm milk, mixing continuously to incorporate it evenly.
4. Sift together the flour and baking powder. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until fully combined and a smooth batter forms.
5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
6. Sprinkle 100 g of the chocolate couverture over the batter. Try to distribute it evenly to ensure every slice has a chocolate surprise.
7. Pour the remaining batter over the chocolate layer and top with the remaining 100 g of chocolate couverture.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean (chocolate pieces may melt, so some crumbs are fine).
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly. Use a spatula around the edges to loosen it, then carefully lift the cake out of the pan using the baking paper. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 8–10
• Difficulty: Easy

Variations & Substitutions

• Use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even flavored chocolate (like hazelnut or caramel) for different tastes.
• Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or orange zest to the batter for extra flavor.
• Swap half of the all-purpose flour with almond flour for a slightly nutty and tender texture.
• Sprinkle chopped nuts or chocolate chips between layers for added crunch.

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