Decadent Chocolate Glazed Cake with a Dusting of Sugar.

Decadent Chocolate Glazed Cake with a Dusting of Sugar.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Glaze:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For Dusting:

• Powdered sugar

Instructions:

Making the Cake:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in the buttermilk.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water to form a thin batter.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparing the Chocolate Glaze:

1. Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
2. Make Glaze: Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Let sit for about 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
3. Pour Glaze: Pour the warm glaze over the cooled cake, spreading evenly with a spatula.

Finishing Touches:

1. Dust with Sugar: Once the glaze has set, dust the top of the cake lightly with powdered sugar.
2. Serve: Cut into squares and serve.

This recipe offers a perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor with the creamy glaze and a sweet dusting of sugar, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Enjoy your baking