EGGLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp sodium bicarbonate
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 150 gm unsalted butter
• 120 gms milk
• 200 gms milkmaid
• 1/2 tsp chocolate essence

FOR GANACHE

• 150 gms cream 
• 150 of dark chocolate finely chopped

FOR THE MOUSE

• 250 ml whipped cream
• 125 gm chopped chocolate 

METHOD

1. In a bowl, sieve together the flour, baking powder, soda and cocoa powder.
2. Add the granulated sugar to it.
3. In a sauce pan, melt the butter and milk and let it come to a luke warm temperature.
4. Now add the dry ingredients to it and mix together in one direction.
5. To this, add the milkmaid and mix well.
6. Add the chocolate essence and mix again.
7. You can add a little more milk if you feel the matter is too thick. We need the batter to be in running consistency.
8. Grease the tin and sprinkle some flour over it. Take away the excess flour.
9. Pour the batter in the tin and bake in a pre heated oven for 25 mins.
10. When it is bake, let it come to room temperature and place it n the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours.

GANACHE

1. In a silver pan add the cream and heat it till it starts to bubble on medium heat.
2. Switch off the flame and add the chocolate pcs to it and soak them in cream properly. Leave for a min and start whisking it. When mixed properly, place it in a refrigerator for a minimum of an hour.

MOUSE

1. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and add a little cream to the melted chocolate and then add it to the entire whipped cream.

ICING 

1. Whip the cooled ganache with some whipped cream.
2. Take the cake off the tin, level it from the top and cut it in two layers.
3. On the first layer pour the ganache and place the other layer on it.
4. Over it, apply the mouse and also cover the sides with the mouse.
5. You can use the chocolate shavings and chocolate shads to decorate the cake.
6. Refrigerate it for a couple of hours before you actually serve it.

A desert loved by almot everyone.. It would simply melt in you mouth.