Pooh, my mother-in-law, makes the best easy family-style chocolate cake, which we persuade her to make whenever there's a birthday! Her secret is dissolving the cocoa in boiling water before adding it. If you prefer, you can divide this among two round cake pans and fill.
(F) Place the frosted cake on a tray or plate and open freeze. Once frozen, place in a box or freezer bag and return to the freezer.
(D) Let stand overnight on a wire rack, then sprinkle with your topping of choice.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 12 to 14 pieces
Ingredients
For the frosting
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking pan.
Step 2
In a large bowl, place the softened butter, sugar, eggs, and dissolved cocoa. Sift over the flour and baking powder. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until it is pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Using a metal spoon, fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 3
Turn the mixture into the greased pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until risen and springy to the touch. Cool slightly before turning out onto a wire rack.
Step 4
Once the cake is cool, in a bowl, place all the frosting ingredients and, using the hand mixer, beat together well. Spread over the cake. Run a fork across the surface of the frosting to create a wavy pattern of lines.
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