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Chocolate Cake

Prep15 min
Cook40 min
Total55 min
Servings8
DifficultyEasy
Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/4 cup oil (any cooking oil)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • For the chocolate mousse we will need
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup fresh milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    First we whisk the eggs with the vanilla, vinegar, oil, milk, and sugar until everything is fully combined. Then we add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, and mix until the batter becomes smooth and silky. Pour it into a greased pan and bake at 180°C 356°F for about 40 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, we prepare the chocolate mousse: 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup fresh milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

  3. 3

    Whisk everything well until smooth, then cook it on low heat while continuously stirring until it thickens and becomes darker and glossy. Turn off the heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter for that silky chocolate finish.

  4. 4

    Once the cake is baked, let it cool slightly at room temperature, then flip it onto a serving plate and spread the warm chocolate mousse on top. Finally, sprinkle a little crushed biscuit over the top for extra texture and flavour.

Chef's Notes

One fun fact: chocolate cake was originally considered a luxury dessert only wealthy families could afford because cocoa was rare and expensive. Today it is probably the most universally loved cake on earth.

Tags

easydelicioushealthycakechocolatemousse