IngredientsAll purpose flour - 1 1/4 cupCocoa powder(Unsweetened) - 3 tblspBaking powder - 2 tspSugar - 1 cupVanila Extract - 2 tspMilk/Water - 1/2 cupVegetable oil/butter - 1/2 cup*Eggs - 2
Method1. Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and sugar in a mixing bowl.2. Beat the eggs and mix the vegetable oil/butter and milk/water with it.3. Mix the dry and wet ingredients together using an electric mixer or by hand.4. Transfer the contents to a baking pan and bake for 30- 45 minutes in a oven preheated to 350 degrees F. (Every oven differs. So the temperature and time also may change accordingly. If the cake starts browning too fast reduce the temperature. Insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.)5. Cool the cake completely before frosting. Cut the cake through the middle to get 2 cake layers to apply frosting in between.Frosting 1IngredientsHeavy cream - 2/3 cupSemi sweet chocolate - 9 ozSugar - as needed (app. 1/2 cup)Method1. Heat the heavy cream and sugar in a small pan.2. Remove from the stove and add the semisweet chocolate and stir until the chocolate melts. Smooth and creamy icing is ready.3. Spread the frosting with a spatula on top and between the two layers of the cake.Frosting 2IngredientsSugar - 1 cupCocoa - 1/4 cupButter - 1/4 cupVanilla - 1/2 tspMilk - 1/4 cupMethod1. Mix all the ingredients together and heat until everything blends.2. Apply the creamy chocolaty frosting on top and in between the layers of the cake.1/2 cup = 1 stick of butter
