Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
- 8 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 13×18 inch half sheet pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Boil a kettle of water and prepare coffee if using. Keep it warm.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, yogurt, milk, and vanilla. Add this to the dry ingredients and mix until well blended.
- Gradually add hot water or coffee in two stages, mixing until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, tapping it to release any large air bubbles. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- To make the icing, finely chop the milk chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl. Boil cream in a saucepan, then pour it over the chocolate. Let it stand for 2 minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Sift cocoa powder into the ganache, add yogurt and salt, and mix gently. Allow it to cool and thicken for 20-30 minutes.
- Once thick, pour the icing over the cooled cake and spread it evenly. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure to line the pan properly to avoid leaks from the runny batter.
Using hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor in the cake.
Let the icing cool slightly to achieve the right thickness before pouring it over the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.