Chocolate Cake Recipe

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together the dry ingredients in a bowl:

• 180g sugar
• 120g flour
• 31g cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Whisk together the wet ingredients in a separate bowl:

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Then combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well. Finally, add:

• 1/2 cup boiling water

Mix until smooth and pour into a greased 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper underneath. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.

In a saucepan, combine:

• 2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves, berries break down, and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and add:

• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

Mix well and let cool.

In a saucepan, heat:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Heat until just before boiling. Pour over:

• 1 cup dark baking chocolate or chips

Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let cool to room temperature completely before spreading over the cooled cake.