Cake
Description
The "Chocolate Girl" cake bakes quite simply, but like any cake it requires time. If you can bake two or three layers at once, the process will go faster. Overall, there are no difficulties. The baking time for a layer depends on your oven. The cake is exceptionally tender, soft, and very tasty. It will undoubtedly suit any holiday table. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for making the cake.
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Step 2
Crack the eggs into a bowl.
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Step 3
Whisk the eggs with a mixer until they become a fluffy foam.
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Step 4
Pour in the condensed milk.
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Step 5
And again, beat the eggs with condensed milk well using a mixer.
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Step 6
Sift the flour with two tablespoons of cocoa and add it to the bowl with the egg‑milk mixture.
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Step 7
Add the leavening agent and mix the dough well.
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Step 8
Draw a 20 cm diameter circle on parchment. Flip it over to the other side and place two tablespoons of dough. Spread the dough on the paper. If you are unsure about the quality of the paper, grease it with oil before adding the dough.
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Step 9
Bake the cake layer in the oven at 175‑180 °C for 8‑10 minutes. Let the layer cool and then carefully remove the paper. In this way bake all 8 layers.
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Step 10
Prepare the cake cream. Pour heavy cream into a bowl. First, chill it well. Add powdered sugar and two tablespoons of sifted cocoa powder.
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Step 11
Using a blender or mixer, beat the cream with powdered sugar and cocoa until it forms a light, stable foam.
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Step 12
Place the removable ring from the mold onto the plate. Lay the first layer and spread it with cream.
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Step 13
Assemble the cake accordingly.
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Step 14
Decorate the cake with grated chocolate and cream flowers.
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Step 15
Let the cake soak for 5–6 hours, or preferably overnight, and serve it at the table.