Tuesday, 23 July 2013

How to make a Chocolate cake


1 tbsp. butter
2 c. granulated sugar
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
3/4 c. cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1 c. reduced-fat milk
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. hot water or hot coffee
Two nine-inch round baking pans
A large mixing bowl
A wooden spoon
A hand mixer
A toothpick, fork, or knife
A cooling rack

Step 1: Prepare the oven and pans
Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the two baking pans with butter, and lightly dust the pans with flour. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the chocolate mixture
In the mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with the wooden spoon until they're well combined.

Step 3: Make the chocolate batter
Crack the eggs into the mixture and add the milk and oil. Beat on medium speed for one to two minutes until smooth
Step 4: Mix in vanilla and water or coffee

Add the vanilla to the chocolate batter and beat on slow speed for one minute. Pour the hot water into the mixture and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
Step 5: Bake the cake layers

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is slightly firm.
Step 6: Toothpick test


Tip: If you don't have a toothpick, use a fork or knife instead.
Step 7: Cool the cake
Place the cake pans on a cooling rack and let them cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Invert the pans onto the rack and let the cake cool completely, about two hours. Put the layers on a cake stand or plate before frosting or serving. Enjoy!
Melt around 150 or 200 gr chocolate over hot water pan with150 ml double cream. Cover it with cling film and put in the fridge for an hour or so. Also mix it in that time once or twice. 



                               

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