How to make Chocolate Cake at Home

Introduction:

Imagine the delightful smell of a chocolate cake filling your kitchen - it's like magic! Making your very own chocolate cake at home is so much fun and yummy. Let's explore together and learn how to make the perfect chocolate cake!

Ingredients:

Here's what you'll need:

For the Cake:

250 grams all-purpose flour

350 grams granulated sugar

75 grams unsweetened cocoa powder

10 grams baking powder

7.5 grams baking soda

5 grams salt

2 large eggs

240 milliliters whole milk

120 milliliters vegetable oil

10 milliliters pure vanilla extract

240 milliliters boiling water

For the Chocolate Ganache:

240 milliliters heavy cream

225 grams semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

30 grams unsalted butter

Instructions:

Preheat and Prepare:

Start by warming up your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two round cake pans - this makes sure the cake doesn't stick.

Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a big bowl, mix together 250 grams of all-purpose flour, 350 grams of sugar, 75 grams of cocoa powder, 10 grams of baking powder, 7.5 grams of baking soda, and 5 grams of salt. Mix it well so there are no lumps.

Mix Wet Ingredients:

Crack the eggs into the bowl. Add 240 milliliters of whole milk, 120 milliliters of vegetable oil, and 10 milliliters of vanilla extract. Use a mixer to blend everything together until it's smooth.

Add Boiling Water:

Carefully pour in 240 milliliters of boiling water into the mixture. Mix it slowly - the batter will become thin, but that's okay. It's the secret to a moist cake!

Bake to Perfection:

Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Check if it's done by sticking a toothpick into the center - if it comes out clean, your cake is ready. Let it cool before taking it out of the pans.

Prepare the Ganache:

While the cake cools, let's make the chocolate ganache. In a small pot, warm 240 milliliters of heavy cream until it's about to bubble. Take it off the heat and add 225 grams of chopped semi-sweet chocolate and 30 grams of unsalted butter. Stir until it's smooth and creamy.

Assemble the Cake:

Once the cake is completely cool, spread a layer of ganache on top of one cake layer. Put the second layer on top and cover the whole cake with the rest of the ganache. Wait a few minutes for it to set before cutting and enjoying your delicious homemade chocolate cake!

Conclusion:

Congratulations! You've just made a fantastic homemade chocolate cake. It's so much fun baking and sharing this tasty treat. If you ever want a quick and delicious cake without the mess, you can also order beautiful and yummy cakes from Delicus. Enjoy your slice of happiness and feel proud of your awesome baking skills!

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