1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a medium square pan (about 22 cm x 22 cm) with butter and cocoa powder.
2. In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and oil until a light cream forms.
3. Add the warm milk and cocoa powder, mixing well.
4. Gradually add the wheat flour, stirring until the dough is smooth and homogeneous.
5. Finish with the baking powder and stir gently.
6. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let it cool before unmolding.
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🍫 Simple Chocolate Frosting
• 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• ½ cup of milk
• 4 tablespoons of sugar
Preparation:
1. Mix everything in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until it begins to thicken.
2. Spread over the still warm cake.
3. If desired, finish with chocolate sprinkles or shavings.
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💡 Tips:
• For a more intense flavor, use 70% cocoa instead of chocolate powder.
• You can add pieces of semi-sweet chocolate to the batter before baking.
• It’s great served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
