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Mary Berry All In One Chocolate Cake

Mary Berry All In One Chocolate Cake
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Mary Berry’s All-In-One Chocolate Cake is a straightforward, no-fuss recipe that delivers a moist and decadent chocolate sponge. All the ingredients are combined in one bowl, making it a simple, time-saving option for both beginner and experienced bakers. The cake is layered and topped with rich chocolate icing, creating a dessert that’s as delicious as it is easy to make.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • Self-raising flour: 225g
  • Caster sugar: 225g
  • Butter: 225g, softened
  • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Cocoa powder: 50g
  • Eggs: 4 large
  • Milk: 2 tablespoons
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (optional)

For the Chocolate Icing:

  • Dark chocolate: 100g, chopped
  • Butter: 50g
  • Golden syrup: 2 tablespoons

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Tins

  • Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F/gas mark 4.
  • Prepare the tins: Grease and line two 20cm round cake tins with baking parchment.

Step 2: Mix the Cake Batter

  • Combine all ingredients: Place the self-raising flour, caster sugar, butter, baking powder, cocoa powder, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract (if using) into a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix: Using an electric mixer, beat everything together for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fully combined. The batter should be light and fluffy.

Step 3: Bake the Cakes

  • Divide the batter: Evenly divide the cake batter between the two prepared tins and smooth the tops with a spatula.
  • Bake: Place the tins in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cakes are risen and springy to the touch. A skewer inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • Cool the cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for 5 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Make the Chocolate Icing

  • Melt the chocolate and butter: In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave. Stir until smooth.
  • Add the golden syrup: Stir in the golden syrup to create a glossy, smooth icing.

Step 5: Assemble the Cake

  • Spread the icing: Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of chocolate icing over the top of one cake.
  • Layer the cakes: Place the second cake on top and spread the remaining icing over the top and sides of the cake.

Find it online: https://britishbakingrecipes.co.uk/mary-berry-all-in-one-chocolate-cake/