A delicious papaya and chocolate cake that is also very easy. An amazing recipe to add a fresh twist on your table.
The mashed papaya makes the cake soft and juicy. An exotic pleasure that you’ll love.
Papaya and chocolate cake
Ingredients
160 g flour
180 g Sugar
75 g of pure cocoa powder without sugar
1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
a pinch of ground cloves
a pinch of ground nutmeg
2 eggs at room temperature
225 g of mashed papaya
95 ml sunflower oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla paste
1 cup of coffee (150 ml)
150 g milk chocolate
70 g butter
Directions
- Preheat oven to 175 ° C. Grease a mold
- In a medium bowl mix the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a bowl of an electric mixer beat eggs on high speed for 3 minutes until they have increased in volume. Add the mashed papaya, oil and vanilla. When well mixed start adding with a spoon flour mixture.
- When well mixed, add the hot coffee and mix again until the dough is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for about 25 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes before unmolding. Place on a rack and let cool completely.
- Melt chocolate and butter in the microwave. Cover cake with chocolate cream.
Tips
Serve with some whipping cream for an extra touch
Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
