Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this homemade Chocolate Cake, crafted to perfection in an 8-inch square mold. This recipe combines the rich flavors of cocoa and chocolate with a light and fluffy texture, making it an irresistible treat for all chocolate lovers. It’s a perfect balance of sweetness, enhanced with a touch of lemon for a subtle zing.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: The use of cocoa powder and chocolate creates a deep, indulgent chocolate taste.
- Soft and Moist Texture: The careful preparation ensures a cake that is wonderfully soft and moist.
- Homemade Charm: There’s something special about baking a cake from scratch, filling your home with the inviting aroma of chocolate.
Perfect Occasion: This Chocolate Cake is ideal for celebrations, birthdays, or as a comforting treat to enjoy on a quiet evening. It’s also great for those who enjoy the art of baking and want to impress with a classic, yet homemade, chocolate cake.
Decoration Tips:
- Dust with Icing Sugar: A simple dusting of icing sugar can add a touch of elegance and extra sweetness.
- Serve with Whipped Cream: Pair each slice with a dollop of whipped cream for added richness.
- Garnish with Fresh Berries: Add a pop of color and a fresh taste with a handful of berries like strawberries or raspberries.
Ingredients:
- Corn Oil: 95g
- Cake Flour: 90g
- Corn Starch: 15g
- Cocoa Powder: 40g
- Egg Yolks: 8
- Milk: 100ml
- 50% Chocolate: 40g
- Egg Whites: 8
- Granulated Sugar: 110g
- Salt: 1g
- Lemon Juice: 4g
- Chocolate Chips: 100g
Instructions:
- Sift together cake flour, cocoa powder, and corn starch. Prepare 8 eggs. Preheat the oven, setting it to 165°C for the upper heat and 175°C for the lower heat.
- Heat the corn oil in the microwave for 60 seconds, then immediately mix it into the flour using an egg beater.
- Melt 40g of chocolate and blend it with the flour mixture. Add milk and mix well. Then, incorporate the egg yolks.
- In a separate bowl, add salt and lemon juice to the egg whites. Gradually add sugar in three parts, beating until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. Pour the batter into the cake mold and sprinkle with 100g of chocolate chips.
- Place the cake mold in a baking tray filled with approximately 70°C warm water. Bake for about 65 minutes, with the upper heat at 155°C and lower heat at 165°C.
- After baking, remove the baking paper and cut the cake while it’s still warm.
Enjoy this luscious Homemade Chocolate Cake, a perfect treat that combines the joy of baking with the irresistible appeal of chocolate, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
