Chocolate Gateau

A rich and decadent chocolate cake.

20m

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Whipped cream and fresh berries, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a cake plate or platter. Spread whipped cream on top of the layer, then place the second cake layer on top. Spread more whipped cream on the top of the cake, and garnish with fresh berries if desired.