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Simple Chocolate Cakewith Ganache

Recipe from Salima, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 26 October 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A super‑simple, ultra‑chocolatey cake made with pantry staples. The fluffy crumb is finished with a glossy chocolate‑cream ganache, and optional chocolate drops add an indulgent crunch.

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Simple Chocolate Cake with Ganache by Salima, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

Cake

  1. Sift flour, sugar, and cocoa powder together to remove lumps.

  2. Whisk the dry ingredients together with a balloon whisk.

  3. Add the eggs, oil, milk, and water to the dry mixture and stir until a smooth batter forms.

  4. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350°F (350°F) for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Ganache

  1. Heat the heavy cream over low heat.

  2. Add the chopped chocolate to the warm cream and stir until fully melted and smooth.

  3. When the cake is out of the oven, spread the ganache over the top.

  4. Sprinkle chocolate drops on the ganache if desired.

Tips while you cook

Sift dry ingredients
Sift the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder together before mixing to remove lumps.
Mix until smooth
Stir the batter after adding eggs, oil, milk, and water until it is smooth before pouring into the pan.
Heat cream gently
Warm the heavy cream over low heat before adding the chopped chocolate for the ganache.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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