Chocolate Cake - Brenda Gantt (2024)

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• Baked, Cake

• By recipeshub
• July 17, 2023

Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this decadent and moist chocolate cake. With its rich flavor and luscious buttercream topping, this cake is perfect for any chocolate lover. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating a delicious chocolate cake that will delight your taste buds. By combining butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla essence, jam, self-raising flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, and milk, you will create a moist and flavorful cake batter. Baked to perfection, the cake is then topped with a smooth and glossy chocolate buttercream. The combination of dark chocolate, butter, double cream, and icing sugar creates a heavenly topping that adds an extra layer of indulgence. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or served at a special occasion, this chocolate cake is sure to impress.

INGREDIENTS:

• 100g/4oz butter, softened
• 100g/4oz caster sugar
• 50g/2oz icing sugar
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 75g/3oz blackberry jam
• 150g/5oz self-raising flour, sifted
• 50g/2oz cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 225ml/8fl oz milk

PREPARATIONS:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4. Lightly grease a 20cm/8in square cake tin and line it with greaseproof paper.
• In a small bowl, cream the softened butter, caster sugar, and icing sugar together with an electric beater until light and fluffy.
• Gradually add the lightly beaten eggs to the butter mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition.
• Beat in the vanilla essence and blackberry jam. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
• In another bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, cocoa powder, and bicarbonate of soda.
• Using a wooden spoon, fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture alternately with the milk. Stir until the mixture is just combined and almost smooth.
• Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the surface.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 15 minutes before turning it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

YIELD:

• Serves 10

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• Preheating the oven ensures that the cake bakes at the correct temperature for even baking.
• Lightly greasing the cake tin and lining it with greaseproof paper prevents sticking and facilitates easy removal of the cake.
• Creaming the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy creates a light and tender texture in the cake.
• Gradually adding the eggs and thoroughly beating after each addition ensures even incorporation and a smooth batter.
• Alternating between adding the flour mixture and milk while folding with a wooden spoon helps create a well-mixed and smooth cake batter.
• Allowing the cake to cool in the tin for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack helps prevent it from breaking apart.

TIPS:

• Use high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate for the best flavor and richness in the cake.
• Feel free to substitute the blackberry jam with your preferred flavor of jam or preserve.
• You can decorate the cake with additional chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries for an extra touch of elegance.
• Serve the chocolate cake as a delicious dessert or enjoy it with a cup of coffee or tea.
• Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

In conclusion, this chocolate cake is a must-try for all chocolate lovers. With its rich flavor, moist texture, and luscious chocolate buttercream, it’s a true indulgence. By following the step-by-step instructions, from preheating the oven and preparing the cake batter to baking the cake until it’s golden and cooling it on a wire rack, you’ll create a delightful dessert that is sure to impress.

The combination of softened butter, caster sugar, icing sugar, eggs, vanilla essence, blackberry jam, self-raising flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, and milk results in a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is topped with a smooth and glossy chocolate buttercream made from dark chocolate, butter, double cream, and icing sugar.

Serve this chocolate cake as a centerpiece dessert or enjoy it as a delightful treat on its own. Its rich flavor and decadent texture will surely satisfy your chocolate cravings. Share it with family and friends or keep it all to yourself for a moment of pure indulgence.