Monday, October 15, 2012

         Hello readers! It's that time of week again when I introduce you guys to a new topic. This week's topic is Delightful Desserts. A lot of people wonder what to make at home for dessert that is tasty and easy to make. Well now, I have the answer. Chocolate cake! Chocolate cake is a fantastic way to enjoy a sweet dessert with family. So let's get started!
     To make chocolate cake batter, you will need the following items:
1) one and a half cups milk      
2) three fourths cup of cocoa powder unsweetened
3) two cups of all purpose flour
4) three eggs unbeaten
5) two cups sugar
6) three fourths cup unsalted butter
7) one teaspoon baking soda
8) half teaspoon salt
9) two teaspoon vanilla 
10) three fourths teaspoon baking powder 
11) a cake pan      
    Let's get started!
  •  Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda and mix thoroughly
  • Mix butter in a bowl, add sugar, the eggs, vanilla and beat
  • Add the milk and dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
  • Pour the batter into the cake pan and place in the oven for 30- 45 minutes.     
   Meanwhile, we are going to get started with the frosting. For the frosting you will need:
   1) a saucepan
   2) 1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
   3)  2.5 cups of powdered sugar
   4)  4 oz. sour cream
   5) one forth of a cup unsalted butter.
   Steps for making the frosting:
  • melt the chocolate and butter in a saucepan
  • mix it and set the mixture aside for 5 minutes
  • add the sour cream and mix together
  • add in the powdered sugar while beating
  • You are ready to frost the cake!   
     I hope everyone enjoyed the recipe. Below is a video if you need a visual. Just remember, the comments section is always open for advice. I would love to hear your suggestions. If you have any questions, suggestions, advice, or problems; please leave a comment. Enjoy! And don't forget to follow my blog!      
      Pictures from: https://www.google.com/
video from: http://www.youtube.com/
                                

2 comments:

  1. Hey Aislinn, I love the chocolate cake, whenever you are making and baking it, be sure to invite me over! I love cake and other desserts, what about you? What other pastries or cakes are you going to make next? Please reply.

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  2. Do you have any suggestions on what I should make next?

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