Συστατικά
- Dark chocolate, chopped120 grams
Ακατέργαστη σκόνη κακάο30 grams- Boiling water240 ml
Αλεύρι295 grams
Μπέικιν πάουντερ2 teaspoons
Σόδα ψησίματος1 teaspoon
Αλάτι0.3 teaspoon- Soft butter225 grams
Ζάχαρη400 grams- Eggs3 pieces
Υγρή Βανίλια2 teaspoons
Υγρό γάλα240 ml- Chocolate frosting: Dark chocolate, chopped140 grams
- Soft butter100 grams
- Powdered sugar, sifted454 grams
- A pinch of salt0
Υγρή Βανίλια2 teaspoons
Βήματα
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and place the middle rack.
5 λεπτά - 2
In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, and mix with a whisk (this process eliminates the need for sifting).
5 λεπτάΑπαραίτητα Εργαλεία:
Μπολ ανάμειξης🍳Whisk - 3
In another bowl, combine the cocoa with the chocolate and pour the hot water over them, stirring until melted, then set aside.
5 λεπτάΑπαραίτητα Εργαλεία:
Μπολ ανάμειξης - 4
In a stand mixer (Kitchenaid) or by hand, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the sugar while mixing continuously until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2 to 3 minutes).
3 λεπτάΑπαραίτητα Εργαλεία:🍳Stand Mixer - 5
Add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla, followed by the melted chocolate and cocoa mixture, and mix well.
5 λεπτά - 6
Gradually add the milk and the flour mixture (in three batches, starting and ending with flour), being careful not to overmix at this stage, just enough to combine the flour.
5 λεπτά - 7
Pour the batter into a greased and parchment-lined 9-inch round cake pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes (test with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it's done).
40 λεπτάΑπαραίτητα Εργαλεία:
Ταψί - 8
Place the cake pan on a rack to cool before frosting.
5 λεπτά - 9
For the frosting, melt the chocolate in a double boiler and set aside to cool slightly.
5 λεπτάΑπαραίτητα Εργαλεία:🍳Double Boiler - 10
In the stand mixer (Kitchenaid), place the butter and beat slightly, then add the sugar and mix together, followed by the vanilla and melted chocolate, and of course the salt, mixing until the frosting is formed. Once the frosting is formed, 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.
3 λεπτάΑπαραίτητα Εργαλεία:🍳Stand Mixer - 11
If you find the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk.
1 λεπτά - 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, and frost the top and sides, decorating as desired or leaving it as is (I topped the frosting with grated chocolate all around and decorated it with red berries).
5 λεπτάΑπαραίτητα Εργαλεία:🍳Cake Knife
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Διατροφικά Στοιχεία
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