American Chocolate Cake For Europeans Recipe

Name: American Chocolate Cake For Europeans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE:; Sunflower oil or butter to grease the cake tins; 2 cups (500ml) sifted plain flower; 1 cup (250ml) unsweetened chocolate powder; 1.25 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda; 0.5 teaspoons baking powder; .75 teaspoons salt; 1.5 cups golden brown sugar; 250g unsalted butter; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 250ml buttermilk (or 1 pot natural yogurt + whole milk - to make 250ml in total); 0.5 cups (125ml) warm water; 1 cup (250ml) dark chocolate (at least 70& chocolate) broken into tiny pieces; FROSTING; 670g dark and milk chocolate. 50/50% works well - but it's up to you...; 1.5 cups (375ml) sugar; 0.5 cups (125ml) water; 2.25 cups (560ml) double cream

Servings: persons

CAKE:
Sunflower oil or butter to grease the cake tins
2 cups (500ml) sifted plain flower
1 cup (250ml) unsweetened chocolate powder
1.25 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
0.5 teaspoons baking powder
.75 teaspoons salt
1.5 cups golden brown sugar
250g unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
250ml buttermilk (or 1 pot natural yogurt + whole milk - to make 250ml in total)
0.5 cups (125ml) warm water
1 cup (250ml) dark chocolate (at least 70& chocolate) broken into tiny pieces
FROSTING
670g dark and milk chocolate. 50/50% works well - but it's up to you...
1.5 cups (375ml) sugar
0.5 cups (125ml) water
2.25 cups (560ml) double cream

1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius.
2
Oil or butter two 24cm cake tins. Cut baking paper to fit the bottoms of the 2 tins.
3
Mix the flour, soda, baking powder, salt and chocolate powder.
4
Beat the butter and brown sugar till light. Mix in each egg - mixing. Beat in the vanilla. Mix in a third of the flour mix and the butter milk mix. Mix. Then another third of each. Mix. Then the last third of each. Mix. Beat in the warm water. Mix in the tiny chocolate pieces.
5
Divide batter into the 2 cake tins - and bake for about 30 minutes till a skewer comes out clean. Cool on racks.
6
For the frosting:
7
Put the sugar and water in a pan - and heat without stirring until it turns an amber colour. Turn off the heat - and slowly add the cream. It will bubble vigourously. Turn the heat back on low, and mix until any solid bits of caramel have melted.
8
Put the chocolate in pieces in a bowl - and pour the caramel mixture over it. Leave it to melt a little - then slowly mix it to a smooth consistency.
9
Put this in the fridge to set.
10
After about 2 hours, take it out, and let it temper for 1 hour. Then mix it as much as you can to lighten it slightly, then spread it between and over the 2 cake halves.

3632

kcal

Calories

244

Fat

333

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE:, Sunflower oil or butter to grease the cake tins, 2 cups (500ml) sifted plain flower, 1 cup (250ml) unsweetened chocolate powder, and more.

Yes, American Chocolate Cake For Europeans falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

American Chocolate Cake For Europeans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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