Decadent Chocolate Plastic Cake Recipe

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Decadent Chocolate Plastic Cake Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 10, 2024

Indulge in a rich and moist chocolate cake covered in a smooth and delicious chocolate fondant. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or when you simply want to treat yourself to a decadent dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 package chocolate fondant

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin but it's okay.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once the cakes are completely cool, cover them with chocolate fondant.
  8. Roll out the fondant on a clean surface and carefully drape it over the cake. Smooth out any wrinkles or air bubbles.
  9. Trim off any excess fondant and decorate the cake as desired.
  10. Serve and enjoy your delicious chocolate plastic cake!

Interesting Facts

  • Chocolate plastic, also known as modeling chocolate, can be used to create intricate designs or decorations on cakes.
  • Chocolate fondant is a versatile and easy-to-use cake covering that adds a professional touch to homemade desserts.