There are days when what we really need is a slice of chocolate cake—one that seems to resolve all kinds of problems. In this article, Letícia shares her recipe for what she claims is the best chocolate cake ever. It’s described as incredibly fluffy, moist, and remarkably quick and easy to make. For those without a blender, fear not; the cake can be mixed by hand, making it accessible for all home cooks.
Letícia introduces herself, emphasizing that her channel specializes in pastry and confectionery. She encourages viewers to subscribe, activate notifications for future videos, and like her content to support her culinary journey.
The complete recipe, including specific ingredient proportions, is available in the description below the video. To start, Letícia recommends that we prepare a simple cake batter, commencing with the following steps:
Combine Ingredients: Begin by placing eggs, sugar (refined or crystal), cocoa powder (or cacao or chocolate drink powder), hot water, and oil (soya or sunflower) into a blender. Blend the mixture for about five minutes, until it becomes smooth and homogeneous.
Mixing Dry Ingredients: Pour the blended mixture into a bowl and sift in the flour, along with baking powder and bicarbonate of soda. The latter is optional, though it helps achieve a darker cake. Add corn starch to enhance the cake's softness. If you don't have corn starch, you can replace it with an equal amount of flour.
Gentle Incorporation: Carefully mix the ingredients until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Baking the Cake
Prepare the Baking Pan: Lightly grease a 20x30 cm (8x12 inch) baking pan with a non-stick spray, oil, or butter and flour, ensuring you don’t over-grease it since the cake won't need to be unmolded.
Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and place the prepared cake in for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Making the Brigadeiro Topping
While the cake is baking, Letícia instructs viewers to prepare a traditional brigadeiro topping.
Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan over high heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and cream.
Cooking Process: Cook the mixture until it reaches a gooey, thick consistency that’s similar to a molten chocolate sauce. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat and let it cook for an additional two minutes before removing it from the heat.
Extra Chocolate Sauce (Optional)
In addition to the brigadeiro, Letícia offers a recipe for a chocolate sauce to drizzle over the cake.
Combine: Mix whole milk, cream, cocoa powder, and sugar in another pot.
Cook: On medium heat, bring the mix to a boil, then cook for a minute. Ensure it remains somewhat liquid to allow the cake to absorb it without becoming overly thick.
Final Assembly and Enjoyment
Once the cake has baked, Letícia suggests cutting it into pieces while it's still warm. This helps the warm chocolate sauce penetrate into the cake, enhancing its moistness. She emphasizes that pouring the hot chocolate sauce over the cake is optional; the cake remains deliciously moist even without it.
After drenching the cake with the hot chocolate sauce, Letícia recommends spreading the brigadeiro topping generously over the surface and adding sprinkles for decoration.
The completed cake can be enjoyed both warm or cold, with a personal favorite being the brigadeiro served hot. Letícia advises that the cake can last up to two days at room temperature or five days in the fridge, provided it is covered well to prevent drying out.
Finally, she encourages viewers to share the recipe with friends and family and invites them to join her for more baking videos, airing every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8 PM.
Letícia’s delightful take on a chocolate cake not only provides a comforting dessert option but also fosters a sense of community among baking enthusiasts eager to replicate this heavenly treat.
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The Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe
There are days when what we really need is a slice of chocolate cake—one that seems to resolve all kinds of problems. In this article, Letícia shares her recipe for what she claims is the best chocolate cake ever. It’s described as incredibly fluffy, moist, and remarkably quick and easy to make. For those without a blender, fear not; the cake can be mixed by hand, making it accessible for all home cooks.
Letícia introduces herself, emphasizing that her channel specializes in pastry and confectionery. She encourages viewers to subscribe, activate notifications for future videos, and like her content to support her culinary journey.
Ingredients and Preparation Steps
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The complete recipe, including specific ingredient proportions, is available in the description below the video. To start, Letícia recommends that we prepare a simple cake batter, commencing with the following steps:
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Mixing Dry Ingredients: Pour the blended mixture into a bowl and sift in the flour, along with baking powder and bicarbonate of soda. The latter is optional, though it helps achieve a darker cake. Add corn starch to enhance the cake's softness. If you don't have corn starch, you can replace it with an equal amount of flour.
Gentle Incorporation: Carefully mix the ingredients until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Baking the Cake
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Making the Brigadeiro Topping
While the cake is baking, Letícia instructs viewers to prepare a traditional brigadeiro topping.
Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan over high heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and cream.
Cooking Process: Cook the mixture until it reaches a gooey, thick consistency that’s similar to a molten chocolate sauce. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat and let it cook for an additional two minutes before removing it from the heat.
Extra Chocolate Sauce (Optional)
In addition to the brigadeiro, Letícia offers a recipe for a chocolate sauce to drizzle over the cake.
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Combine: Mix whole milk, cream, cocoa powder, and sugar in another pot.
Cook: On medium heat, bring the mix to a boil, then cook for a minute. Ensure it remains somewhat liquid to allow the cake to absorb it without becoming overly thick.
Final Assembly and Enjoyment
Once the cake has baked, Letícia suggests cutting it into pieces while it's still warm. This helps the warm chocolate sauce penetrate into the cake, enhancing its moistness. She emphasizes that pouring the hot chocolate sauce over the cake is optional; the cake remains deliciously moist even without it.
After drenching the cake with the hot chocolate sauce, Letícia recommends spreading the brigadeiro topping generously over the surface and adding sprinkles for decoration.
Storage and Serving Tips
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The completed cake can be enjoyed both warm or cold, with a personal favorite being the brigadeiro served hot. Letícia advises that the cake can last up to two days at room temperature or five days in the fridge, provided it is covered well to prevent drying out.
Finally, she encourages viewers to share the recipe with friends and family and invites them to join her for more baking videos, airing every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8 PM.
Letícia’s delightful take on a chocolate cake not only provides a comforting dessert option but also fosters a sense of community among baking enthusiasts eager to replicate this heavenly treat.