Description
A rich chocolate cake decorated for Halloween, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120g dark chocolate, chopped
- 100g butter
- 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- A pinch of salt
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chocolate powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- A pinch of salt
- Maria cookies
- Chocolate biscuits (without filling)
- 1 tablespoon melted chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a saucepan, melt the dark chocolate and butter together on low heat.
- Once melted, mix in the sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the boiling water mixed with instant coffee until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the cake batter into a greased and floured cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook on low heat until it thickens and let it cool slightly.
- Once the cake is cooled, pour the brigadeiro topping over it and use Maria cookies and chocolate biscuits for decorations.
- Drizzle melted chocolate on top and set in a cool place for the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
Use good quality chocolate for a richer flavor. Make sure the cake is completely cool before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, Halloween dessert, festive cake, spooky treats