Chocolate Grid Cake – A Stunning & Decadent Delight! 😋❤️
✨ Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 ½ cups sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee (or boiling water)
For the Chocolate Frosting:
1 cup butter (softened)
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
2-3 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Grid Decoration:
½ cup melted dark chocolate
Parchment paper or a piping bag
✨ Instructions:
🔸 Prepare the Cake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
🔸 Blend the Wet Ingredients:
Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until well incorporated, then gradually mix in the hot coffee (the batter will be runny).
🔸 Bake & Cool:
Distribute the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow cakes to cool completely before assembling.
🔸 Prepare the Frosting:
Whip together butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla until creamy and airy.
🔸 Layer & Frost:
Spread frosting between the cake layers and cover the entire cake with a smooth layer of frosting.
🔸 Make the Chocolate Grid:
Drizzle or pipe melted chocolate in a crisscross pattern over parchment paper. Once set, carefully place it onto the cake for a decorative finish.
🔸 Chill & Enjoy:
Refrigerate for 15 minutes before slicing. Experience the luscious blend of moist cake, velvety frosting, and crisp chocolate embellishment!
💡 Tip: Add chocolate shavings or a dusting of edible gold for an extra elegant touch!
Pure bliss on a plate! ❤️