Lenten chocolate cake
Description
Sweet tea time is a tradition in many families. And even during fasting you shouldn’t deny yourself it. This chocolate cake is simply a find for all sweet‑tooth lovers! Very tasty and mega chocolate! All those observing the fast can, with a clear conscience, enjoy the fragrant and tempting pastry! As a layer for the cream you can add nuts, berries, or fruit. Base it entirely on your preferences Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for the sponge cake.
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Step 2
In a deep bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: cocoa, flour, sugar, vanilla, and baking powder.
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Step 3
Add water.
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Step 4
Thoroughly mix everything until it reaches a uniform consistency.
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Step 5
Add any odorless vegetable oil.
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Step 6
Again, carefully mix the chocolate batter and pour it into a butter‑greased baking pan.
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Step 7
Bake the sponge cake at 180 °C for 30–40 minutes. You can test doneness with a wooden skewer or a toothpick. Let the baked sponge cake cool completely, then remove it from the pan.
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Step 8
Now you can start making the cream. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 9
Dissolve the starch in cold water and pour it into a saucepan. Add sugar, salt, and vanilla. Place it over heat, bring to a boil, and stir in the cocoa. Over low heat, constantly stirring and breaking up lumps, cook the mixture until it thickens, about 1–2 minutes. Remove the finished cream from the heat and let it cool slightly.
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Step 10
Cut the sponge cake into two layers. Soak the layers with sweet tea. The tea can be replaced with any juice or just sweet water. Now spread most of the cream onto one layer.
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Step 11
Cover the bottom layer with the top one. Frost the cake on all sides with the remaining cream.
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Step 12
The vegan chocolate cake is ready. You can decorate it to your taste. I have crushed walnuts. You can top it with any fresh or frozen berries, fruits, or any other vegan toppings.
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Step 13
It is advisable to let the cake rest for a couple of hours before serving. Then the cake will be more tender and delicious.