Luxurious Chocolate Cake for Special Occasions

Zaid KhouryChef

Ingrediënten

• 120 grams dark chocolate, chopped
  120 grams
• 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
  30 grams
• 240 ml boiling water
  240 ml
• 295 grams flour
  295 grams
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
  2 teaspoons
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  1 teaspoon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  0.3 teaspoon
• 225 grams softened butter
  225 grams
• 400 grams sugar
  400 grams
• 3 eggs
  3 pieces
• 2 teaspoons liquid vanilla
  2 teaspoons
• 240 ml liquid milk
  240 ml
• 140 grams dark chocolate, chopped
  140 grams
• 100 grams softened butter
  100 grams
• 454 grams powdered sugar, sifted
  454 grams
• A pinch of salt
  0
• 2 teaspoons liquid vanilla
  2 teaspoons

Stappen

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and place the middle rack.

   5 min
2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, and mix with a whisk (this step eliminates the need for sifting).

   Benodigde hulpmiddelen:

   Mengkom

   🍳

   Whisk

   5 min
3. 3

   In another bowl, combine the cocoa with the chocolate and pour the hot water over them, stirring until melted, then set aside.

   Benodigde hulpmiddelen:

   Mengkom

   5 min
4. 4

   In a stand mixer (Kitchenaid) or by hand, cream the butter until smooth, then gradually add the sugar while mixing continuously until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2 to 3 minutes).

   Benodigde hulpmiddelen:

   🍳

   Stand Mixer

   3 min
5. 5

   Add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla, followed by the melted chocolate and cocoa mixture, and mix well.

   5 min
6. 6

   Gradually add the milk and the flour mixture in three batches, starting and ending with the flour. Be careful not to overmix at this stage, just enough to combine the flour.

   5 min
7. 7

   Pour the batter into a greased and lined 9-inch round baking pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes (test with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it's done).

   Benodigde hulpmiddelen:

   Bakplaat

   40 min
8. 8

   Place the cake on a wire rack to cool before frosting.

   5 min
9. 9

   For the frosting, melt the chocolate in a double boiler and set aside to cool slightly.

   Benodigde hulpmiddelen:

   🍳

   Double Boiler

   5 min
10. 10

    In a stand mixer (Kitchenaid), place the butter and cream slightly, then add the sugar and mix together, followed by the vanilla and melted chocolate, and of course the salt. Mix until the frosting forms; when it does, let the mixer beat on medium speed for about three minutes, then increase the speed and let it mix for another minute or two until it becomes light and fluffy.

    Benodigde hulpmiddelen:

    🍳

    Stand Mixer

    3 min
11. 11

    If you find the mixture too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk.

    5 min
12. 12

    Cut the cake in half with a serrated knife to create two equal layers, spread some frosting on the top of the bottom layer, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides and decorate as desired, or leave it as is (I topped the frosting with grated chocolate all around and garnished it with red berries).

    Benodigde hulpmiddelen:

    Spatel

    5 min

Voedingsfeiten

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