Moist & Fudgy Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

For the Layers

  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (85 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 heaping teaspoon (5 g) baking powder
  • 1 heaping teaspoon (7 g) baking soda
  • 1/3 teaspoon (2 g) salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) coffee
  • 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 heaping tablespoon (20 g) sugar
  • 2/3 cup (140 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 chocolate bars (200 g)
  • 2/3 cup (140 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 heaping tablespoon (20 g) sugar

Directions:

For the Layers

  1. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  2. Let the layers cool for at least 10 minutes before removing them from the molds.
  3. The size of the baking trays is 9 inches in diameter.

Frosting

  1. After preparing the frosting, assemble the cake right away to ensure it spreads smoothly and evenly.
  2. If the frosting hardens, gently melt it using a double boiler, then whip it with a mixer until smooth and creamy.