Description
A delightful chocolate cake that is moist, fluffy, and perfect for any celebration or as a sweet indulgence at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the cooled melted chocolate.
- Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixture.
- Stir in the cornstarch.
- Gradually add the flour and evaporated milk alternately to the wet mixture.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Best served with chocolate frosting or whipped cream. Can add fresh berries for a fruity touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, celebration, baking, Swiss chocolate