Delicious Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Glaze
Cake Ingredients:
- 300 ml milk (room temperature)
- 170 grams sugar
- 70 ml heated cooking oil
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams cocoa powder
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
Chocolate Glaze:
- 250 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon Agar-Agar powder
- 250 grams dark chocolate
- 8 grams butter
For a Mold Sized 18x18x7 cm
Instructions:
Preheat Without Oven:
- Prepare the Pot:
- Fill a large pot or pressure cooker with about 2 inches of water. Place a heatproof stand or trivet at the bottom. Cover it and heat on medium heat while preparing the cake batter.
Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature milk, sugar, and heated cooking oil. Mix until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and vanilla powder. Mix until you get a smooth batter without lumps.
Grease and Prepare the Mold:
- Grease the Mold:
- Grease the 18x18x7 cm mold with oil or butter. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
Baking Without Oven:
- Pour the Batter:
- Pour the prepared cake batter into the greased and lined mold.
- Bake the Cake:
- Place the mold on the stand/trivet inside the preheated pot/pressure cooker. Cover the pot with a lid (do not use the pressure cooker lid) and bake on medium-low heat for about 40-50 minutes.
- Check the doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Once done, remove the cake from the pot and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Prepare the Chocolate Glaze:
- Heat the Milk:
- In a saucepan, heat 250 ml of milk over medium heat.
- Add Agar-Agar:
- Once the milk is hot, add 1 teaspoon of Agar-Agar powder and stir well to dissolve.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- Add 250 grams of dark chocolate (chopped) to the milk mixture. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Butter:
- Stir in 8 grams of butter until fully incorporated and the glaze is glossy.
Glaze the Cake:
- Pour the Glaze:
- Once the cake is completely cool, pour the chocolate glaze over the top, spreading it evenly.
- Set the Glaze:
- Allow the glaze to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a firmer finish.
Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake with a rich chocolate glaze!