One thing which is loved by almost everyone around is Chocolate. Be it kids, children, or adults, each of them enjoys eating chocolate in different forms, such as raw chocolate, ice cream, and cakes. So, when it comes to birthdays, one thing everyone looks forward to is cake. So, here we are sharing 2 chocolate cake recipes that can be easily prepared at home rather than placing an order with a cake shop. Read more and learn about these 2 fantastic chocolate cake varieties in detail.
- Chocolate Cake Recipe:
This humble chocolate cake recipe can be easily prepared at home with minimum ingredients. Let’s learn how to make it.
Ingredients:
- Butter – 200 grams
- Powdered Sugar – 150 grams
- Eggs – 3
- Maida – 125 grams
- Cocoa Powder – 4 Tbsp
- Vanilla Essence – 1 tsp
- Baking powder – 1.5 tsp
- Cocoa Powder – 3 to 4 tbsp
- Nestlé MILKMAID – ¼ tin
- Nestlé a+ Nourish Milk – 1/4 cup
Recipe:
Step 1: Firstly, the oven needs to be preheated to 180⁰ C. after that, a baking tin needs to be greased and dusted with flour.
Step 2: Take a bowl and sieve cocoa powder, maida, and baking powder.
Step 3: Take another bowl and add butter to it. Soften its texture. Then add powdered sugar to the butter and mix it well. Then, this mixture needs to be beaten to a creamy consistency. Pour in vanilla essence and properly mix it. Add eggs to it slowly and put the sieved mixture in it. Now mix it properly without any lumps. Now, add NESTLÉ a+ nourish Milk and mix it to form an even consistency.
Step 4: Now, take the greased baking tin and start pouring this batter into it. Now, put this tin in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Once it is done, insert a toothpick right in the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is baked properly.
Step 5: Remove the baking tin and let it cool. Once cooled, invert it and remove the cake on the plate.
For Fudge Icing
Step 1: Take a bowl and add Nestlé MILKMAID, butter, and cocoa powder. Mix all these 3 ingredients properly. Place it in the oven and microwave it for 20 seconds. Mix it properly.
Step 2: After that, spread this fudge on the cooled cake.
Serve it and cherish a great birthday time.
- Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe (Eggless)
The eggless chocolate truffle cake is one of the best chocolate cake specialties for birthdays. It does bring a great smile and happiness the moment it is served.
Ingredients:
For Chocolate Sponge
- Oil – ½ cup
- Vanilla Essence – ¼ tsp
- Baking Powder – ½ tsp
- Baking Soda – ½ tsp
- Yogurt – 200 grams or ¾ cup
- Refined Flour – 1 ⅓ cup
- Nestlé MILKMAID – ¼ cup
- Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) – ¼ cup
For Chocolate Truffle
- Butter (unsalted) – ¼ cup
- Dark Chocolate – chopped 2.5 cups
- Nestlé MILKMAID – 6 tbsp
- Cream (fresh) – ¾ cup
For garnishing
- Gold leaf
- Cocoa powder (dusting)
- Chocolate Shavings
Now that the ingredients are ready, we will break down the cooking process.
Recipe:
For making Caramelized MILKMAID
Step 1: Take a sauce pot and pour in some water. Add the Nestlé MILKMAID to that sauce pot. Put the flame on medium mode and let this boil for a minimum of 2 hours.
Step 2: Once it is boiled, the tin should be removed and rested for 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 3: Now, pour the Nestlé MILKMAID into a wide bowl.
For Sponge
Step 1: Take a bowl and put cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and refined flour in it. After that, add vanilla essence and oil to it. Mix all the ingredients properly and prepare a batter.
Step 2:
Beat the curd and put it in the mixture. Start mixing it with the cut-and-fold method.
Step 3: Pour Nestlé MILKMAID into the mixture and mix it well. Now take a cake tin and grease it with flour and butter. Put this batter in the greased tin.
Step 4: Put this tin in the wok. Bake it for 30 to 40 minutes at low to medium heat.
The caramelized Nestlé MILKMAID is ready.
For Chocolate Truffle
Step 1: Take a shallow pan. Put fresh cream into it. Keep the flame medium and cook it for around 2 minutes. Now, put the prepared caramelized Nestlé MILKMAID in the pan and mix it properly with cream. Cook it properly.
Step 2: Take the vessel off the flame. Put some chocolate and mix it properly.
Step 3: Now, the chocolate is tempered. Keep the pan aside.
Here, the chocolate truffle is ready.
How to layer:
- Now, demold the sponge and cut it into 3 equal parts.
- Put the prepared caramelized Nestlé MILKMAID as well as the prepared chocolate truffle on the middle and bottom layer of the sponge with a palette knife.
- Put the truffle on the cake and, with the help of a knife, spread it.
- Now, place the cake in the fridge to settle and cool down.
- Once it is cooled and settled, take the cake out and put hot truffle on it. Check that all the sides are properly coated.
- Sprinkle chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, and toffee whipped cream on the cake. Relish and serve cold.
Conclusion:
Now that you have these amazing recipes make sure to prepare them at your place and have a great birthday celebration.
