Sokolatopita (Σοκολατόπιτα)

• Prep time: 20 mins

• Cook time: 30 mins

• Total time: 50 mins

• Servings: 12 slices

• Country of origin: Greece

• Description: An ultra-moist Greek chocolate cake drenched in warm chocolate syrup and topped with dark chocolate ganache.

• Presentation: Cut into squares, served warm with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.

• Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 4 large eggs

  • 3/4 cup milk

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, 3 tbsp cocoa powder (for syrup)

• Step-by-step directions:

  • Whisk eggs and sugar; mix in melted butter, milk, and vanilla.

  • Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda into wet ingredients; whisk until smooth.

  • Pour batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.

  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes until center springs back.

  • Simmer syrup ingredients (water, sugar, cocoa) in a saucepan for 5 minutes.

  • Pour hot chocolate syrup over hot cake immediately after baking.

• Optional variations: Top cooled cake with a silky chocolate ganache layer.

• Cooking tips: Poke small holes across cake surface with a toothpick so syrup penetrates completely.

• Nutrition facts:

  • Calories: 290 kcal

  • Fat: 11g

  • Carbohydrates: 44g

  • Protein: 5g