Cake
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. Preparing the "Shokoladnitsa" cake at home is quite simple; with detailed instructions, even a beginner cook can easily make this little cake. Chocolate sponge and incredibly aromatic icing—everything for true sweet lovers.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The classic "Shokoladnitsa" cake recipe is quite simple. First, beat the butter with sugar. Separately, beat the eggs (you can just use a fork) and add them to the butter. Optionally, add a little vanilla or vanilla extract. Mix everything thoroughly until smooth and uniform.
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Step 2
2. Dissolve cocoa in warm water (about 120 milliliters) and mix with milk. Melted chocolate can be used instead, if desired.
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Step 3
3. Sift the flour and baking soda and gradually add to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly to prevent lumps from forming. Optionally, add a pinch of salt or citric acid if desired.
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Step 4
4. When the dough is ready, add the cocoa and mix thoroughly until a uniform consistency is achieved.
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Step 5
5. Grease the baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper. Pour in the batter and place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 40-50 minutes. After baking, let the crust cool completely on a wire rack.
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Step 6
6. Once the cake layer has cooled, trim the top slightly to decorate the "Shokoladnitsa" cake at home.
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Step 7
7. It is also necessary to prepare the glaze. Melt the butter with chocolate over a water bath. Generously coat the cake with the glaze and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Decorate the top with crumbs from the cake base.