Chocolate cake is a classic dessert that has won the hearts of millions of sweet tooths around the world with its rich, full-bodied flavor and incredible texture. This cake not only pleases the eye with its dark, mouthwatering color, but also immerses you in the magical world of chocolate with every bite.
Chocolate cake can be of varying complexity in preparation – from a simple sponge cake to a layered work of art decorated with cream, fruit or chocolate icing
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This dessert can be adapted to any preferences and occasions: it will be a great treat at a holiday party, a delicious end to a family dinner or a welcome wand when meeting with friends.
Ingredients for the biscuit:
- Flour – 270 g;
- Cocoa – 60 g;
- Baking powder – 1.5 tsp;
- Eggs – 2 pcs;
- Salt – a pinch;
- Sugar – 130 g;
- Vegetable oil – 90 ml;
- Milk – 200 ml;
- Baking soda – 1.5 tsp;
- Boiling water – 200 ml.
Ingredients for the cream:
- Eggs – 2 pcs;
- Sugar – 100 g;
- Vanilla sugar – 10 g;
- Cornstarch – 40 g;
- Milk – 500 ml;
- Butter – 30 g;
- Black chocolate – 100 g;
- Mascarpone – 300 g.
Preparation of chocolate cake:
Mix the flour with cocoa and baking powder, sift into a separate bowl. Separately mix the eggs with salt, sugar, vegetable oil and milk.
Pour the sifted bulk products into the mixture and knead the dough. Pour the baking soda into the dough, pour in boiling water and mix. Pour
the dough into a baking dish lined with parchment and bake the biscuit at 180 degrees for 15 minutes. For the cream in a saucepan mix eggs with vanilla and classic sugar, add starch, pour in milk.
Cook the mixture until thickened, and then add butter and chocolate, melt
in the
mass. Ready cream transfer to a separate container and leave to cool to room temperature. Do not forget to cover the cream in the contact with food film.
Biscuit level the biscuit, remove uneven edges. Then divide it into two equal parts, each part is divided into two thinner crusts. Pour mascarpone into the cooled cream, mix.
Cover each cake with cream and assemble the cake. Also cover the top and sides of the cake with cream. Shred the trimmings from the cakes and sprinkle them on the sides of the cake.
You can decorate the top of the cake with the rest of the cream and chocolate. This makes a delicious chocolate cake for any event.
