Step-by-step
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firstly, in a large bowl take 1¼ cup sugar, ¾ cup oil, ½ cup buttermilk and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
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whisk and mix well until sugar melts completely.
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place a sieve and add 2 cup maida, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp salt and 1 tsp coffee powder.
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sieve the flour making sure there are no lumps.
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now using cut and fold method, mix the batter.
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add ¼ cup water or as required and prepare a smooth consistency batter.
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and also tap twice to level up uniformly and remove any air bubbles if present.
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place the cake pan into preheated cooker.
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insert a toothpick and check if the cake has baked completely.
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cool the cake and then unmould the chocolate cake.
Chocolate frosting
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firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup heavy cream. you can use whipping cream or any cream with 35% milkfat.
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now add 1 cup icing sugar, ½ cup cocoa powder and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
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beat on low speed until stiff peaks appear.
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chocolate frosting is ready. keep it refrigerated until you use.
Moist chocolate cake decoration
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once the cake is cooled completely, level up the top.
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spread the chocolate frosting generously on top and sides.
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level up using an offset spatula.
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finally, enjoy moist chocolate cake or refrigerate and consume within a week.
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Notes
- firstly, to make a super moist chocolate cake, brush the cake with sugar syrup after baking.
- also, frosting is completely optional. however, it makes the cake rich.
- additionally, do not over mix the cake batter, as it turns dense.
- finally, moist chocolate cake recipe tastes great when prepared with good quality cocoa powder.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/moist-chocolate-cake-recipe-in-cooker/