GRANNY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE

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I just love this cake. It's ideal for any time of the day with a cup of coffee or tea or even just on it's own. The delicious chocolate flavor and the yummy roasted pecans are a wining combination. It's very easy to make as well.

Provided by blog439

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 pound cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons cocoa powder
250 g flour
300 g sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
2 eggs
150 g butter
250 ml water
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
50 g white chocolate
200 g powdered sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • For the cake:.
  • Mix cocoa, flour, sugar, soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. (I always recommend to sieve the dry ingredients.).
  • Melt the butter and add it to the dough with the water and the eggs.
  • Mix the batter until light and creamy.
  • Pour into a pre-greased and floured baking tray.
  • Baking: Pre-heated oven at 175ยบ C for about 40 minutes on the second lowest shelf.
  • For the glaze:.
  • Melt white chocolate in warm milk (on the stove).
  • Add cocoa powder, sugar and butter.
  • Pour over the cake ONLY when the cake is COLD.
  • Sprinkle nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6671.2, Fat 196.5, SaturatedFat 119.4, Cholesterol 832.5, Sodium 3508.7, Carbohydrate 1211.6, Fiber 23, Sugar 956.9, Protein 68.4

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