התמונה להמחשה בלבדDecadent Chocolate Layer Cake
Cooking With KidsAn impressive, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate dessert featuring creamy layers of rich pudding and a deep, glossy cocoa glaze. This indulgent creation offers a profound flavor experience and a velvety texture that dissolves effortlessly, providing a sophisticated finale for any celebratory occasion.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
1In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Set aside.
2Boil 2 cups of water. In a pan, combine cocoa powder with boiling water and whisk until combined.
3Add granulated sugar and chocolate chips, whisking until melted. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and salt, bringing to a boil while whisking until thickened. Remove from heat and add vanilla and butter. Cool the pudding in the fridge.
4Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease two 20 cm round cake pans and line with parchment paper.- 5In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until lump-free.
- 6In a measuring cup, mix milk with vinegar and let sit for 5-10 minutes. In another bowl, mix cornstarch with water until thin.
- 7Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the cornstarch mixture, milk mixture, warm water, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- 8Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 47-50 minutes. Cool completely in the pans before transferring to racks.
- 9Level the tops of the cakes and crumble the excess. Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and water until desired consistency is reached.
- 10Layer one cake on a plate, pipe frosting around the edge, fill with pudding, and top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides, pressing crumbs into the frosting. Chill before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (1 tablespoon Dutch and 1 tablespoon Dark)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ounce chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegan baking stick)
- 1.5 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (1/2 cup Dutch cocoa and 1/4 cup dark)
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 heaping tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 6 tablespoons of water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 cup warm water
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (or vegan baking stick, room temperature)
- 3.5 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder (1/2 cup natural unsweetened or Dutch and 1/2 cup dark)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup room temperature water
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1982
- Protein
- 34.6g
- Carbs
- 358g
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Age 9+
Confident cook
- Read the steps
- Portion and shape
Adults only
Grown-up task
- Use heat
- Handle sharp tools
Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.
Skills Kids Practice
- Following instructions
- Fine motor skills
- Counting
- Teamwork
A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.
Chef tips
Let the cake cool completely before frosting — warm cake will melt the icing!
Culinary reasoning
An impressive, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate dessert featuring creamy layers of rich pudding and a deep, glossy cocoa glaze. This indulgent creation offers a profound flavor experience and a velvety texture that dissolves effortlessly, providing a sophisticated finale for any celebratory occasion.
