This rich and easy to make chocolate cake is a chocoholic's dream come true. With a moist and tender cake layers, it's infused with double the chocolate goodness, from cocoa powder to melted chocolate. Each bite is a heavenly explosion of deep, intense chocolate flavor.
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Grease and line the base of two cake tins, preferably 7.5 inch
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In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and airy.
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Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing in a small amount of flour after each addition to prevent curdling. Mix until well combined.
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Add the rest of the flour, vanilla extract, cocoa, and mix until thoroughly combined.
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Next, evenly pour the cake batter into the prepared cake tins.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully baked. To check if they're done, insert a toothpick into the center of the cakes, if it comes out clean, they're ready.
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Take out of the oven and let the cakes cool in the tins for a little while, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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To help flatten the dome of one of the cakes, turn it upside down while it cools. This will make it easier to stack the two layers together.
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To prepare the filling and topping.
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In a heatproof bowl place over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly
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Spread the chocolate spread filling evenly on both sides of the cake layers and then sandwich them togather, handle carefully so as to not rip the cake
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Then pour the cooled chocolate mixture over the top of the cake, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
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Finally sprinkle a generous amount of chocolate shavings on the top of the cake and enjoy!
