DEATH BY CHOCOLATE
Steps:
- Method Preheat oven to 350 deg F (Gas mark 4 or 180 deg C). Line a circular 10 inch (25 cm) cake tin (3 inches tall) with grease proof or other non-stick paper and grease the tin. (Please note that the cake will rise to 3 inches and collapse somewhat when cooled. If your cake tin is less than 10 inches wide and 3 inches tall we recommend that you use two cake tins.) Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt it with butter over hot water. Beat the eggs with sugar, mix with flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and vanilla extract. Slowly fold in the melted butter and chocolate and the sour cream. Bake at 350 degrees until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, approximately 40 to 50 minutes (if using 2 cake tins 20-30 minutes may be sufficient). Cool the cake completely. When it has obtained room temperature place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before removing the cake from the tin (the cake is sticky and difficult to cut when it is warm!) Remove the crusted surface on the top of the cake, and cut in half, horizontally. Frosting Heat 2/3 cup (1.6 dl) of heavy cream or whipping cream in a sauce pan. Remove from heat, add 9 oz (260 g) of finely chopped dark semisweet chocolate, stir until smooth, and let it cool until in thickens. Use one 1/3 of the frosting between the two layers, 1/3 on top, and the rest around the cake. Put the cake into the fridge for one hour or more to harden the frosting. This cake should have room temperature when served. Variations You may add 3 tablespoons of rum to the chocolate and butter mixture. You may use your preferred chocolate frosting, or the frostings described for Chocolate Tart or Devil's Food Cake. You can add chopped walnuts and decorate with whole walnuts for a marvelous nutty treat!
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Fatma urooj
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the picture.
Akhlas Vai
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.
Md rafi Md rafi
[email protected]I can't wait to make this cake again.
Elizabeth Coleman
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover.
Alpha Khan
[email protected]I would give this cake 10 stars if I could.
Nzahoor Nzahoor
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to end a meal.
Gilberto Barrientos
[email protected]I'm in chocolate heaven!
Kobi Oria
[email protected]This cake is so good, it's dangerous.
Madeline Lopez
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Kh Kabir
[email protected]This cake didn't turn out well for me. The frosting was too runny and the cake was too dry.
Zana Xailane
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit confusing. The instructions weren't very clear and I had to guess at some things.
Shadley Jacobs
[email protected]This cake is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend it to anyone who loves chocolate.
Sk Ripon
[email protected]I'm not a huge chocolate fan, but I really enjoyed this cake. It's not too sweet and the chocolate flavor is just right.
Shafqat Shaheen
[email protected]This cake is definitely death by chocolate. It's so rich and chocolatey, it's almost too much.
Hadden Shifflett
[email protected]The frosting is amazing! It's so rich and chocolatey.
Evein Sabbir
[email protected]This cake is so decadent and delicious. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Jeremy King
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. My family loved it!
Sheikh Kalsap
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy.
George Gowing
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how rich and chocolatey it was. I'll definitely be making it again.