Hungarian Decadent Chocolate Cake

Hungarian Decadent Chocolate Cake

Ingredients (serves 8–10):

For the cake:

• 200 g (1⅔ cups) all-purpose flour
• 200 g (1 cup) sugar
• 100 g (¾ cup) cocoa powder
• 3 eggs
• 200 ml (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) milk
• 100 ml (½ cup) oil
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the chocolate cream:

• 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate
• 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream
• 50 g (¼ cup) butter

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Instructions:

1. Make the cake:
   • Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
   • Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
   • Pour into a greased pan and bake 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
2. Make the cream:
   • Heat cream until hot (not boiling).
   • Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
   • Add butter and mix until glossy.
3. Assemble:
   • Spread chocolate cream over the cooled cake.
   • Chill 1–2 hours before slicing.