Gran’s Flop Proof Chocolate Cake

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 2
Indulge in Gran's Flop Proof Chocolate Cake for a decadent dessert
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30-35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

250 ml sugar
250 ml self-raising flour
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 egg whites
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
125 ml oil
125 ml boiling water
1 tablespoon cocoa
250 ml icing sugar
150 ml milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
454
Sugar
44g
Fat
24g
Gran's Flop Proof Chocolate Cake is a classic dessert, perfect for serving at special occasions or as a treat for your family. Its rich chocolate flavor is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, and its easy recipe ensures that anyone can make it. The cake is composed of simple ingredients and is virtually foolproof, so it's a great recipe to have in your baking repertoire. Whether you enjoy it as is or dress it up with frosting or whipped cream, this cake is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.In a large bowl, mix together sugar, self-raising flour, salt, cocoa, and baking powder.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat egg yolks and vanilla essence together.
4.Gradually pour oil into the egg yolk mixture, mixing well. Add boiling water and mix.
5.Slowly pour the egg yolk mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until fully combined.
6.Fold in the egg whites until just combined. Pour mixture into a greased cake tin.
7.Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.In a bowl, mix together cocoa, icing sugar, and milk. Pour over cooled cake.

PROS

This cake is rich and chocolatey, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

It’s also easy to make and virtually flop-proof, making it a crowd-pleaser that even novice bakers can tackle.

CONS

The cake is quite sweet, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation.
It’s also high in calories and sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, dark chocolate has been linked to a variety of health benefits, including reducing inflammation and improving heart health. Additionally, baking can have positive effects on mental health and can be a great stress-reliever.

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