Chocolate Cake- simple

Ingredients (1)

• serves 810

Method

1. 1

   Chocolate Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven.

2. 2

   Stir together the flour, sugar, sifted cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Add the melted butter, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. With a fork or whipper, mix all the ingredients together until well blended. Pour the mixture in an ungreased 8 inch (20 cm) square cake pan,

4. 4

   Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.

5. 5

   Frosting: Place the chopped chocolate, cream, and butter in a heatproof bowl. Place over a saucepan of simmering water and melt until smooth. Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature until it is of pouring consistency. Then pour the frosting over the cooled cake. Let stand until frosting has thickened.