Somalate Chocolate Cake
A decadent chocolate cake with an unexpected twist of Somali spices in every bite. Rich, moist, and flavorful, this cake is perfect for any occasion and will satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lovers.
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extractFor the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and coriander.
- 3.
Add vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, hot water, and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until smooth.
- 4.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 5.
Let cake cool completely before frosting.
- 6.
To make the frosting, beat softened butter, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves in a large bowl until smooth.
- 7.
Gradually beat in powdered sugar and heavy cream until frosting is smooth and creamy.
- 8.
Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.