Description
Elegant desserts perfect for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the cooled cake and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: new years eve desserts fancy