πΉ 1οΈβ£ Preheat and prepare the pan:
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Preheat the oven to 180Β°C.
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Grease and flour a cake pan.
πΉ 2οΈβ£ Melt the chocolate:
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In a double boiler, melt the dark or milk chocolate with the butter, stirring until smooth.
πΉ 3οΈβ£ Beat the eggs and sugar:
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In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a foamy, lighter-colored mixture.
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Add the melted chocolate mixture and mix well.
πΉ 4οΈβ£ Add the dry ingredients:
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Add the vanilla, cocoa, and baking powder, mixing gently.
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Add the sifted flour little by little, alternating with the milk, and mix until you get a smooth batter.
πΉ 5οΈβ£ Bake:
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Pour the mixture into the pan and spread it evenly.
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Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let cool before removing from the pan.
πΉ 6οΈβ£ Decorate:
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Cut the cake in half horizontally and add melted chocolate to the center.
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Top with more melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles, nuts, or fruit.
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π Tips for a perfect cake:
βοΈ Sift the flour and cocoa powder to avoid lumps and achieve a smoother texture.
βοΈ If you want a moister cake, you can add Β½ cup of heavy cream to the mixture.
βοΈ Let cool completely before decorating so the melted chocolate doesn’t slide off.
βοΈ For a special touch, add chocolate pieces to the batter before baking.
π Prep time: 15 minutes
π Bake time: 30-40 minutes
π Total time: 50-55 minutes
π Servings: 10-12
β¨ Enjoy this super fluffy and delicious chocolate cake! π«π