Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake (/ˈtʃɒklɪt keɪk/) is a popular dessert made with chocolate and other ingredients, usually including sugar, flour, and eggs.
Etymology
The term "chocolate cake" is derived from the English words "chocolate" and "cake". "Chocolate" comes from the Nahuatl word "xocolātl", which was borrowed into Spanish as "chocolate". "Cake" comes from the Old Norse word "kaka".
Ingredients
A typical chocolate cake includes the following ingredients:
- Chocolate: The key ingredient, which gives the cake its rich flavor.
- Sugar: Used to sweeten the cake.
- Flour: Provides the structure for the cake.
- Eggs: Used for leavening and to provide moisture.
- Butter: Adds richness and moisture to the cake.
Other ingredients, such as vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt, may also be used.
Variations
There are many variations of chocolate cake, including:
- Devil's food cake: A moist, airy, rich chocolate layer cake.
- Molten chocolate cake: A popular dessert that combines the elements of a flourless chocolate cake and a soufflé.
- German chocolate cake: A layered chocolate cake filled and topped with a coconut-pecan frosting.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chocolate cake
- Wikipedia's article - Chocolate cake
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