This chocolate cake was inspired by the "Cleopatra" chocolate cake recipe. We all love it, it is moist and delicious. It is even better a few days later – but it never lasts that long! Needless to say it was a must over the Easter weekend!
Pre heat the oven to 180˚C (356˚F or Gas mark 4). Grease a 12" spring form pan and line with paper.
Melt the butter, oil, water, chocolate in a saucepan, on the stove over a low heat until the butter has melted – leave to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl mix together the sugar, flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt.
Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl, add the yoghurt and vanilla and mix well – add the two wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 45 – 50 minutes.
Remove cake from oven when cooked and tested. Cool for 10 minutes, turn out on wire rack and allow to cool completely.
Break the chocolate into squares and place into a food processer, with metal blade. Place the cream into a microwave proof dish and microwave for ±2 minutes on high, heat the cream to warm but not boiling.
Pour the cream over the chocolate pieces in the food processer, let it stand for 2 minutes, switch the food processor on and mix until mixture is smooth.
Pour the chocolate icing over the cooled cake and spread.
I think I will make us another one for this weekend!
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That sounds AMAZING! Definitely one to try!
It is! Thanks for your lovely comment!
It's a pleasure! Thanks for your lovely comment!
Nothing that makes me so happy could possibly be bad for me!
It's not…. I tell myself that every day!
I tell my self chocolate is a protein and doesn't make you fat!
Wow – I think I will make this for my husband's birthday on Wednesday. Thanks, it looks lovely.
Thanks for your lovely comment! Enjoy!
No I didn't! Thanks for visiting!
I feel the same! Hehe!
Chocolate is good for you! Studies show dark chocolate contributes to longevity.
Eat your cake and live long!
Love this! Thanks for that!