Chocolate Cake That Melts in Your Mouth

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The combination of fluffy chocolate cake, creamy filling and indulgent topping makes this cake a true gem for chocolate lovers. This detailed recipe will guide you through each step to create a cake that melts in your mouth, providing an unforgettable culinary experience. Follow these steps carefully and get ready to enjoy a heavenly chocolate cake.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 3/4 cups of sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup of hot water

For the Chocolate Filling:

• 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup of milk cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the Chocolate Covering:

• 1 and 1/2 cups dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup of milk cream
• 2 tablespoons icing sugar (optional)
• Strawberries or other fruits to decorate (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat well until you obtain a smooth dough.
4. Slowly add the hot water, whisking continuously. The dough will be quite runny, but that’s okay.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Chocolate Filling

1. Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
2. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it is about to boil.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and add the butter. Let it sit for a minute and then stir until you get a smooth, glossy mixture.
4. Let the filling cool to room temperature until it is firm enough to spread over the cake.

Step 3: Prepare the Chocolate Covering

1. Place the chopped chocolate in a bowl.
2. Heat the milk cream until it is about to boil.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute. Then, stir until you get a smooth mixture.
4. If you prefer a sweeter topping, add sifted icing sugar to the mixture and mix well.
5. Let the icing cool until it reaches the desired consistency to spread it on the cake.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

1. Place one of the biscuits on a serving plate. Spread the chocolate filling evenly over this cake.
2. Place the second cake on top of the filling, pressing lightly.
3. Pour the chocolate icing over the cake, making sure it covers the sides and top evenly.

Step 5: Decorate and Serve

1. Decorate the cake with strawberries or other fresh fruits if you wish.
2. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend and the cake to set.
3. Cut generous portions and serve on individual plates.
4. Enjoy this heavenly melt-in-your-mouth chocolate cake!

This detailed recipe guarantees a chocolate cake that not only looks tempting, but will also delight your taste buds with every bite. I hope you enjoy this indulgent cake that will delight chocolate lovers!