I got this recipe from the "Country Living" website, and have made it twice so far.
1 and 3/4 cups flour
2 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cups coco powder
1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup oil
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil and maintain.
2. Combine the flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. [Sift all of these except sugar, together, beforehand]
3. Beat in the oil, milk, eggs, vanilla using a mixer set on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Reduce mixer speed to low and add 1 cup of the boiling water.
5. Divide the batter between two greased and floured pans and bake until a wooden skewer inserted into the middle of each cake comes out clean -- about 35 minutes.
6. Cool the cakes in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
7. Un-mold the cakes and return to the wire rack until completely cool.
Whipped Cream Filling and Topping:
Whip cooled cream until stiff. Add powdered sugar, mixing well. Also add about two tablespoons of coco powder.
Use this to sandwich the two cakes. Also spread this on the top and sides of the cake. You can create a design using a fork on this cream. You can also decorate with chocolate chips or sprinkles.
I just had a laugh at my expense. The recipe in country living says "heavy cream" I followed it and was thinking, there is NO way that little bit of confectioners sugar is going to make an icing! So, I improvised. I just poured confectioners sugar until it was like a whipped icing. Haha! They should definately change that to cool whip.... Oh well, good thing I actually know how to make icing! I also used grand marnier instead of the other liqueur. Tastes amazing!
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