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Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Chocolate Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place
rack in center of oven.
In
an ungreased 8 inch (20 cm) square cake pan, stir together the flour, sugar,
sifted cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the melted butter, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. With a fork, mix
all the ingredients together until well blended.
Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cake springs back when
lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out
clean. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
Frosting: Place the chopped chocolate, cream, and butter in a
heatproof bowl. Place over a saucepan of simmering water and melt until smooth.
Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature until it is of pouring
consistency. Then pour the frosting over the cooled cake. Let stand until
frosting has thickened.
Serves 8 - 10
people.

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Chocolate Cake:
1
1/2 cups (195 grams) all purpose
flour
1 cup (200 grams) granulated white
sugar
1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened
cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed),
sifted
1
teaspoon
baking powder
3/4 teaspoon
baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup (75 grams) unsalted
butter,
melted
1 cup (240 ml)
warm water
1
tablespoon lemon juice (or vinegar)
1 teaspoon pure
vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting:
6 ounces (170 grams)
semi-sweet chocolate,
chopped
3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
(double cream) (35% butterfat)
1 tablespoon unsalted
butter, room temperature |