The delicious cocoa cake is a treat that wins both for its ease and its goodness; you will fall in love with it with the first bite.
A soft and moist cake, with a creamy and luscious topping that is all to savor. A simple yet impressive recipe.
The cocoa cake is perfect to prepare well in advance, a last-minute dessert if guests suddenly arrive for dinner, it will make you look great. So, did I make your mouth water?
Come with me, let’s start baking right away.
Happy cooking, Giusi.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 3 1/2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 cup water (Warm)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate
- to taste hazelnut crumbs
Steps for the Delicious Cocoa Cake
In a bowl, pour the flour, cocoa, sugar, and baking powder, then mix.
Add the oil, milk, and water.
The mixture will be very thick; pour it into a 8.5-9.5 inch buttered, floured mold or lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 30 minutes.
Let the cake cool in the mold.
Meanwhile, heat the cream in a saucepan and once hot, remove from heat, add the chocolate pieces, and stir until dissolved.
Pour the obtained cream over the cake until covered, then top with chopped hazelnuts.
The delicious cocoa cake is ready to be enjoyed.
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Storage for the Delicious Cocoa Cake
It keeps for 2-3 days under a food cover.
