Chocolate Grid Cake

Chocolate Grid Cake

A Stunning & Decadent Treat! 🍰
This rich and moist chocolate cake is beautifully decorated with a chocolate grid pattern, making it a show-stopping dessert for any occasion!

✨ Ingredients:

• For the Chocolate Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee (or boiling water)

• For the Chocolate Frosting:

• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 2-3 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• For the Chocolate Grid Decoration:

• ½ cup melted dark chocolate
• Parchment paper or a piping bag

✨ Instructions:

1️⃣ Bake the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2️⃣ Mix the Wet Ingredients:
Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined, then slowly stir in hot coffee (batter will be thin).

3️⃣ Bake & Cool:
Divide the batter evenly and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.

4️⃣ Make the Frosting:
Beat butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.

5️⃣ Assemble the Cake:
Spread a layer of frosting between the cake layers, then frost the entire cake smoothly.

6️⃣ Create the Chocolate Grid:
Pipe or drizzle melted chocolate in a crisscross grid pattern over parchment paper. Let it set, then carefully transfer it onto the cake for a striking look.

7️⃣ Chill & Serve:
Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy the perfect blend of soft cake, creamy frosting, and crisp chocolate decoration!

💡 Tip: Garnish with chocolate shavings or gold dust for an elegant touch!