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Dessert Recipe

Inspired by Ichiban (Bangor)

Time1h 30m

Serves12

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Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake

1 3/4 cups 00 bread flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp Baking powder

1 1/2 tsp Baking soda

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 large Eggs

1 cup Whole milk

1/2 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

2 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1 cup Boiling water

For the Chocolate Frosting

1/2 cups Unsalted butter

1/2 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder

3 cups Powdered sugar

1/4 cups Whole milk

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

Method

Preparing the Chocolate Cake

1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3

Combine the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

5

Add Boiling Water

Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

6

Bake the Cake

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7

Cool the Cakes

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Chocolate Frosting

8

Beat the Butter

In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer until creamy.

9

Add Cocoa Powder

Gradually add the cocoa powder and beat until well combined.

10

Incorporate Powdered Sugar and Milk

Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to a spreading consistency. Mix in the vanilla extract.

11

Frost the Cake

Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.