Chocolate on Chocolate on Chocolate Cake!

I love the chocolate chips!

 

This cake is definitely for the chocolate lover!! It is perfect for any occasion, and I think it would be great for a romantic dessert on Valentine's Day that is around the corner. Enjoy :)


Cake Ingredients:

• 4 Eggs (separated)
• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 1 Cup Cocoa Powder
• 1 Tsp. Baking Powder
• 1 Cup Water

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Beat egg whites until fluffy; set aside.
• Mix sugar, butter, and egg yolks until light and creamy (about 5 minutes).
• Add the cocoa powder, water, flour, and baking powder in batches to mixture; mix for about 3 minutes.
• Fold egg whites into mixture.
• Pour into 9x9 baking pan.
• Bake in oven for 30 minutes.

Icing Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1.5 Cups Confectioners Sugar
• 4 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
• 3 Tbsp. milk (can substitute almond milk)
• 1/2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients except for milk.
• Add milk to mixture one tablespoon at a time. Add more or less for desired consistency.
• Yields 1 cup.

When the cake is done baking:

• Allow cake to cool until slightly warm to the touch.
• Pour icing on cake while the cake is on a cooling rack and allow it to melt over the sides.
• Add semi-sweet chocolate chips to the sides of the cake before the icing dries for an extra touch.
• Serve alone or a la mode... Enjoy!