Most of my family had their birthdays during quarantine(2020) and at times I didnt have boxed cake mix , couldnt go out to get cake or ran out if eggs :). This recipe worked with whatever I had at home :)
Ingredients
FOR CAKE:
* 1¼ cup (260 gm) sugar
* ¾ cup oil
* ½ cup buttermilk
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 2 cup (300 gm) maida / plain flour
* ½ cup (60 gm) cocoa powder
* 1 tsp baking powder
* ¼ tsp baking soda
* ¼ tsp salt
* 1-2 tbsp milk
FOR FROSTING:
* Chocolate bar at home
* 2 tbsp butter
* 1/2 tsp milk
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Instructions
CAKE PREPARATION:
* firstly, in a large bowl take 1¼ cup sugar, ¾ cup oil, ½ cup buttermilk and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
* whisk and mix well until sugar melts completely.
* place a sieve and add 2 cup maida, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp salt.
* sieve the flour making sure there are no lumps.
* now using cut and fold method, mix the batter.
* add milk as required and prepare a smooth consistency batter.
* now transfer the cake batter to a cake mould (dia: 7 inch, height: 4 inch). make sure to line a butter paper at the bottom to prevent from sticking.
* and also tap twice to level up uniformly and remove any air bubbles if present.
* place the cake pan into preheated and bake at 180-degree celsius for 25- 30 minutes.
* insert a toothpick and check if the cake has baked completely.
* cool the cake and then unmould the chocolate cake.
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
* Melt chocolate and butter microwave in 15 sec increments and add milk to make smooth ganache
* once the cake is cooled completely, level up the top.
* spread the chocolate ganache generously on top and sides.
* level up using an offset spatula.
* finally, enjoy moist chocolate cake or refrigerate and consume within a week
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