Description
Chocolate Drip Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup hot water
For the Chocolate Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Drip:
100g dark chocolate
1/4 cup heavy cream
For Decoration:
Dark chocolate chunks
Mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake:
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk. Stir in hot water until smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
2. Make the Frosting:
Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy.
3. Assemble the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting on top. Add the second layer and cover the entire cake with frosting. Smooth the surface.
4. Add the Drip:
Heat dark chocolate and heavy cream together until smooth. Let cool slightly, then pour over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
5. Decorate:
Top the cake with chocolate chunks and mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.