Chocolate Cake 🍫🎂

Ingredients

For the cake:

3 eggs
160 g sugar
150 ml oil
200 ml warm milk
220 g wheat flour
50 g cocoa powder
12 g baking powder

For the topping:

400 g dulce de leche
400 g heavy cream
25 g cocoa powder
50 g chocolate for melting

Preparation

In a bowl, beat the eggs.
Add the sugar and mix until combined.
Add the oil and mix again.
Add the warm milk and mix well.
Sift the flour and cocoa powder together and mix them into the liquid mixture.
Finally, add the baking powder and mix until you get a smooth batter.

Pour the mixture into a greased and floured 20 cm cake pan.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before decorating.

In a pan over medium heat, add the dulce de leche, heavy cream, and cocoa powder.
Mix well and add the chocolate to melt.
Cook until bubbling, then remove from heat and let cool completely.

Spread the cooled topping over the entire cake.
Place a little dulce de leche in a piping bag and decorate the surface.
Using a toothpick, make lines from the edge to the center to form a flower design.

🍫 CHOCOLATE CAKE

🎯 Benefits

1. Mood booster: Dark chocolate contains compounds (like phenylethylamine and serotonin precursors) that may help improve mood.

2. Rich in antioxidants: Cocoa is packed with flavonoids that support heart health and reduce inflammation.

3. Instant energy: A good source of carbs and sugar for quick energy (ideal for celebrations or a midday treat).

4. Comfort food: Offers emotional comfort and satisfaction, especially when shared with others.

5. Customizable: Can be made vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, or even high-protein.

🍰 Tips for the Perfect Chocolate Cake

1. Use high-quality cocoa powder or chocolate: It makes all the difference in flavor.

2. Don’t overmix: Overmixing leads to a dense, rubbery cake. Mix until just combined.

3. Room temperature ingredients: Eggs, milk, and butter should be at room temp for a smooth batter.

4. Buttermilk or coffee: Both enhance chocolate flavor — coffee especially intensifies it without tasting like coffee.

5. Don’t skip the cooling: Let it cool fully before frosting to avoid a melty mess.

   

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🧾 Nutrition Information

(Approximate values per slice – 1/10 of a standard 9-inch round cake with frosting)

🔸 Note: This varies depending on frosting, flour, and chocolate used.

💡 Healthier Variations

• Swap refined sugar: Try maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar.

• Use whole wheat flour or almond flour: For fiber and protein.

• Add zucchini or avocado: Keeps cake moist and adds nutrients.

• Try Greek yogurt: For moisture and added protein.

• Use dark chocolate (70%+ cocoa): For higher antioxidants and less sugar.

This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers!