Here are the steps in making a simple chocolate cake. Enjoy baking! Disclaimer: The information and photos presented are merely for educational purposes only. All rights belong to their respective owners. © Joy of Baking

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How to make a
Chocolate Cake
Prepared by: Mary Grace O. Fernandez
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Tools/Equipment
Measuring cups &
Spoons
Baking paper
Cake tin
Oven
Stainless Bowl
Saucepan Offset Spatula Wire Whisk
Rubber Scraper

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Ingredients
Chocolate Cake:
1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all purpose flour
1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder (regular unsweetened or Dutch-
processed), sifted
1 teaspoon (4 grams) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) salt
1/3 cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (240 ml/grams) warm water
1 tablespoon (12 grams) lemon juice (or vinegar)
1 teaspoon (4 grams) pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) pure coffee extract (optional)

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Preheat your oven to 350
degrees F (180 degrees C)
and place the oven rack in
the center of the oven.
Step 1:

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Step 2:
Butter or spray an 8 inch (20
cm) square baking pan with a
non stick cooking spray. Line
the bottom of the pan with
parchment paper.

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In a large bowl whisk or stir
together the flour, sugar,
cocoa powder, baking
powder, baking soda, and
salt.
Step 3:

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Step 4:
Add the melted butter,
water, lemon juice, vanilla
extract, and coffee extract (if
using). Mix all the
ingredients together until
well blended.

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In a large bowl whisk or stir
together the flour, sugar,
cocoa powder, baking
powder, baking soda, and
salt.
Step 5:

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Step 6:
Pour the batter into your pan and bake
in preheated oven for about 28 - 30
minutes, or until the cake springs
back when lightly pressed and a
toothpick inserted in the center of the
cake comes out clean.

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Step 7:
Now, place it to oven at 350°
c for about 20-25 minutes.

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Step 8:
Remove from oven and place
on a wire rack to cool for about
10 - 15 minutes before
removing the cake from the
pan.

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Chocolate Ganache:
● 6 ounces (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
● 3/4 cup (180 ml/grams) heavy whipping cream (35 - 40% butterfat
content)
● 1 tablespoon (13 grams) butter, diced
Ingredients

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● Place the chocolate in a
medium sized stainless
steel, or heatproof bowl.
● Then, add the melted
butter.
Step 1:

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Step 2:
• Heat the cream and butter
in a medium sized
saucepan over medium
heat (can also be heated in
the microwave). Bring just
to a boil.

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Immediately pour the cream
over the chocolate and allow
to stand for a few minutes.
Step 3:

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Step 4:
Stir until smooth, then let
stand at room temperature
until the Ganache has
completely cooled and set to
spreading consistency.

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Gently remove the chocolate
cake in its square cake tub
together with the parchment
paper.
Step 5:

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Step 6:
Spread the Ganache on the
top and sides of the cake.

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● Put some decorations to
your cake according on
your will. And enjoy eating.
● Makes about 10 - 12
servings
Step 7:

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Thank you!
Enjoy baking

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References:
Joy of Baking. (n.d.). Chocolate cake - Joyofbaking.com *Video recipe*.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab37GWYjZ6E