Rachel Allen'S Best Ever Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Rachel Allen'S Best Ever Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dark chocolate; 1 5/8 cups plain flour; 2 tablespoons milk; 2/3 cup butter; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 baking soda; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 5 1/4 tablespoons butter; 1 cream; 1 tablespoon cocoa; 1 7/16 cups icing sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dark chocolate
1 5/8 cups plain flour
2 tablespoons milk
2/3 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 baking soda
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
5 1/4 tablespoons butter
1 cream
1 tablespoon cocoa
1 7/16 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a bowl mix the milk and chocolate and allow it to sit on top of the saucepan of simmering water. Heat until the chocolate is melted.
2
Beat the butter until very soft then add the caster sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then fold in the melted chocolate (do make sure the eggs and butter are at room temp otherwise it may curdle).
3
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and the bicarbonate of soda, and fold in gently to mix (Be sure you fold in the dry ingredients. DO NOT stir).
4
Pop in oven which is at 180u00b0C (350u00b0F) and bake for 25mins.
5
Remove the cake and allow to cool.
6
For butter icing, beat the butter, cream and vanilla until it is soft. Sift in the icing sugar, cocoa powder and beat continuously.
7
Once it becomes light and fluffy, divide the cake and sandwich with butter icing.
8
Dust chocolate powder on top of the cake.

1358

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dark chocolate, 1 5/8 cups plain flour, 2 tablespoons milk, 2/3 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Rachel Allen'S Best Ever Chocolate Cake 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.

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