Nutty chocolate cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350掳F (175掳C) and grease a cake pan.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
• STEP 3.In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• STEP 4.Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• STEP 5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
• STEP 6.Fold in chopped nuts and pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
• STEP 7.Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• STEP 8.Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
• STEP 9.For the frosting, melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler.
• STEP 10.Once melted, remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
• STEP 11.Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and sprinkle with additional nuts.
• STEP 12.Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
• To enhance the nutty flavor, lightly toast the nuts before adding them to the batter.
• For a more intense chocolate taste, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate in the frosting.

Storage and Serving

• Store the Nutty Chocolate Cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• To serve, slice the cake into pieces and enjoy as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• This cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or as a special dessert for chocolate lovers.