Chocolate Grid Cake

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Ingredients for Chocolate Grid Cake

To create this delightful chocolate grid cake, you will need a variety of ingredients. Each component plays a crucial role in achieving that rich flavor and beautiful design. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream

For the Grid Design:

  • White chocolate or colored fondant (for decoration)
  • Chocolate shavings (optional)

Gather these ingredients to ensure a smooth baking process. Each item contributes to the cake’s overall taste and appearance. Now that you have everything ready, let’s move on to the preparation steps!

Preparation Steps for Chocolate Grid Cake

Making the chocolate grid cake is a fun and rewarding experience. Follow these steps to create a cake that will impress your family and friends:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. It will be thin, but that’s okay!
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Once your cakes are cool, you can start frosting and decorating them. The next section will guide you through the frosting process and how to create that stunning grid design!

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