That movie scene that marked us all in childhood where a child eats a whole giant chocolate cake definitely deserves a tribute with a recipe.
Let's accept it. Bruce Bolaños, Matilda's little friend, did what many of us wanted: eat a huge chocolate cake, moist on the inside whose frosting looks so creamy and full of flavor that it makes you want to never run out.
Not only that, but he also got the entire school to cheer him after such an act of gluttony. And although we recommend that you do share it, do it with someone who truly loves chocolate with all his heart because this recipe is nothing more than a tribute to this wonderful ingredient.
The easiest chocolate cake recipe
Yes, heaven is achievable in one slice of cake and the best part is that it is truly easy to prepare.
Dare to revive your inner child, get your apron ready and keep an eye on the blades of the mixer because, although our moms said it hurts, the raw dough of this cake is also a work of art.
If you are one of those who get sick but still, like Bruce, you still eat, make yourself a good cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups of hot water
- 1 cup of cocoa
- 2 1/2 cups of flour
- 1 cup of oil
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 5 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
For the frosting and the filling
- A 150-gram semisweet chocolate bar
- 1 cup or 150 grams of whipping cream
- 50 grams of butter (2 tablespoons)
Steps to follow
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Make the cake: preheat the oven to 180 ° C.
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Grease a mold and cover it with flour or breadcrumbs. Reserve in the refrigerator.
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Heat the water and turn off just before boiling. Set it aside.
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Mix the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and sugar.
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With the help of a mixer, add the oil, vanilla essence and eggs to the dry ones. Beat until smooth.
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Add the water little by little until it is a smooth dough.
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Pour into the previously greased and floured mold and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick sticks in the center comes out clean. Let it cool.
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Make the frosting: In a small saucepan, heat the whipping cream.
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Chop the chocolate and add to the hot cream while continuing to stir until it becomes a smooth consistency. Finish with the butter and let it cool slightly until it takes on a creamy and thick consistency.
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Pulling together: once cool, cut the cake in half taking care not to break it. Use a serrated knife and use a plate to support the top half.
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Spread a little bit of frosting in the middle to serve as a filling.
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Return the top half to the cake and cover everything with the remaining frosting.
