Ingredients
For the cake
– 225g/8oz plain flour
– 350g/12½oz caster sugar
– 85g/3oz cocoa powder
– 1½ tsp baking powder
– 1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
– 2 free-range eggs
– 250ml/9fl oz milk
– 125ml/4½fl oz vegetable oil
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 250ml/9fl oz boiling water
For the chocolate icing
– 200g/7oz plain chocolate
– 200ml/7fl oz double cream
Instructions:
Grease and line two 20cm/8in round pan.
For the cake:
In a large mixing bowl, mix all of the cake ingredients, except for the boiling water.
Next, pour the boiling water in the mixture, little by little until it becomes smooth. (Don’t worry if the cake mixture is a bit runny.)
Divide the cake batter between the pan and bake in preheated oven of 180C for 25-35 minutes, or until the top is firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean.
Turn off oven and remove the cakes from the oven. Let it cool completely and set aside.
For the chocolate icing:
In a shallow sauce pan, melt the chocolate and cream over a lowest heat, stir until smooth. Don’t over heat the chocolate.
Remove the pan from heat immediately when chocolate is already melted. Continue whisking the chocolate mixture until smooth, glossy and thickened. Set aside and let it cool for about 1 or 2 hours. Let it become thick until smooth and spreadable in consistency but not runny.
Cake Assembly:
Run a knife around the inside of the cake pan to loosen up the sides. Gently flip over the cake pan into a plate and transfer.
Spoon a little chocolate icing over the top of one of the chocolate cake, then carefully top with the other cake.
Transfer the cake to a cake stand and frost the cake all over with the chocolate icing, using a palette knife.
Serve. Share and enjoy!