Dessert

Decadent Chocolate Cake with Creamy Chocolate Frosting

Nothing speaks of love and indulgence like a good chocolate cake. This recipe, with its moist, rich base and creamy frosting, promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or just a weekend treat, this is the perfect recipe to satisfy those chocolate cravings.

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Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 4 eggs
  • 200 g of sugar
  • 180 ml of milk
  • 180 g of melted butter
  • 200 g wheat flour
  • 60 g chocolate powder
  • 1 tablespoon powdered yeast
  • 1 bar (90 g) melted bittersweet chocolate

For the Frosting:

  • 1 can of condensed milk
  • 1 box of cream
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate powder
  • 1 bar (90 g) of semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces

Instructions:

  1. Preparation of the Cake:
    1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (approximately 350°F).
    2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, milk, and melted butter. Mix well.
    3. Slowly incorporate the wheat flour, chocolate powder, and powdered yeast into the mixture. Ensure that there are no lumps and the batter is smooth.
    4. Gently fold in the melted bittersweet chocolate until the batter is evenly combined.
    5. Pour the batter into a greased cake tin that has been sprinkled with some chocolate powder.
    6. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes. However, baking time may vary based on different ovens, so do keep an eye out and perform the toothpick test to ensure doneness.
  2. Preparation of the Frosting:
    1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the condensed milk, cream, butter, chocolate powder, and broken pieces of semisweet chocolate.
    2. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Continuously stir the mixture to prevent it from sticking or burning.
    3. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and reaches a creamy, brigadeiro-like consistency.
  3. Final Touches:
    1. Once the cake has finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
    2. After a few minutes, while the cake is still warm, unmold it onto a serving plate.
    3. Generously pour the warm, creamy chocolate frosting over the cake, allowing it to seep into the cake and also drizzle down the sides.

Enjoy this delightful chocolate cake with your favorite beverage and the company of loved ones! Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed at room temperature, this cake is sure to be the star of any gathering.

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