nans Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Cindylou asked for a chocolate cake recipe to go with the mousse.I used to bake this cake in South Africa all the time and have never had it come out anything other than a success. The batter is generally enough for two round cake pans. However, the newer springform pans are bigger than the older pans. I could only fill one pan this time around and then sliced the cake in two to make a layer cake.This is an old family reicpe.... It still calls for a half teaspoon cochineal to be added to the batter.... something you can't buy anymore! Sift together:1 and 3/4 cup cake flour1 and 1/2 cup sugarpinch of salt1 and 3/4 teaspoon baking powder ( I added an extra half teaspoon on Saturday)1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodaAdd1/2 cup melted butter1 cup milk1 teaspoon vanillaStir VERY wellAdd2 eggs2 tablespoons cocoaStir VERY welBake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. I had to bake it for about 35 minutes - it may be due to us being at sea level here.Happy baking everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindylou Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Aaah yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thanks, I love tried and tested recipes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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