Gourmet, melting and intensely chocolatey, this cake is the ideal dessert to celebrate a special moment. Made with light, cocoa-rich layers, and covered with a creamy chocolate glaze, it makes a spectacular centerpiece that will delight any chocolate lover.
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Cake Ingredients
INGREDIENT CATEGORY NOTES
Cake 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides Structure
2 cups granulated sugar Sugar batter
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Intense chocolate flavour
2 teaspoons baking powder Helps cake rise
11/2 tsp baking soda Extra Lift
1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
1 cup milk Adds moisture
1/2 cup vegetable oil Keeps crumb fluffy
2 large eggs Brings richness and binding
2 teaspoons Aromatic Depth vanilla extract
1 cup hot water Reveals the flavor of cocoa
Frosting 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Creamy foundation
3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Sweetness
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder chocolate richness
1/2 cup milk Smooth consistency
2 teaspoons vanilla extract Saveur
A pinch of salt Balances the sweetness
Instructions
PREPARING THE CAKE
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease and flour two 23cm diameter round cake tins.
Mix the dry ingredients
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