Hey, Lykkers! Learn how to make a chocolate cake with a fluffy, light sponge and creamy buttercream filling.
It's easy for afternoon tea and perfect for parties too.
<h3> Ingredients</h3>
<b> Cake Ingredients: </b>
- 200g golden caster sugar
- 200g unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 200g self-raising flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
<b> Buttercream Ingredients:</b>
- 100g milk chocolate, chopped
- 200g butter, softened
- 400g icing sugar
- 5 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp milk
<b> Chocolate Shards Ingredients (optional):</b>
- 50g dark chocolate
- 25g milk chocolate
- 25g white chocolate
<h3>Method</h3>
<b>STEP 1:</b> Preheat your oven to 190C. Grease the base and sides of two 20cm round sandwich tins and line the bases with baking parchment.
<b>STEP 2:</b> In a large bowl, mix together 200g golden caster sugar, 200g softened unsalted butter, 4 large eggs, 200g self-raising flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp milk, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is pale and well combined.
<b>STEP 3:</b> Divide the cake mixture evenly between the prepared tins. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
<b>STEP 4:</b> Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for 10 minutes, then carefully turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
<b>STEP 5:</b> To make the buttercream, place 100g chopped milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt it in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds. Let the melted chocolate cool for 5 minutes.
<b>STEP 6:</b> Mash together 200g softened butter and 400g icing sugar using a fork, then switch to a wooden spoon or electric beaters if available.
<b>STEP 7:</b> Sift in 5 tbsp cocoa powder with a pinch of salt. Pour in the cooled melted chocolate and 2 tbsp milk. Mix until smooth.
<b>STEP 8:</b> On a cake stand or large plate, sandwich the cooled cakes together with half of the buttercream mixture. Spread the remaining buttercream on top. If desired, decorate with chocolate shards.
<b>STEP 9:</b>To make chocolate shards, melt 50g dark chocolate and pour it onto a tray lined with baking parchment or foil.
<b>STEP 10:</b>Melt 25g milk chocolate and 25g white chocolate, and drizzle them over the dark chocolate before it sets.
<b>STEP 11:</b>Gently shake the tray to level the mixture, then leave it to set in a cool place. Once set, chop into shards for decoration.
Lykkers, enjoy mastering this delicious chocolate cake recipe with its fluffy sponge and creamy buttercream filling. Happy baking!
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