Amazing  Phata  Phat Chocolate Cake…

A good food especially chocolate cake has the curative attribute to take a lot of tension away from home changing the mood …and the ambiance… Whether it’s a spectacular birthday cake or a simple afternoon tea cake, this legendary chocolate cake with heavenly rich cherries makes an elegant cake moist and delicious with a wonderful chocolaty taste...

Ingredients:

·         Butter, softened:  1 stick

·         Sugar: 1 1/2 cups

·         Eggs: 2

·         Cocoa (heaping) 2 Tablespoons

·         Cake Flour:  2 1/4 cups

·         Buttermilk: 1 cup

·         Vanilla: 1 teaspoon

·         Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon

      Cherries & gems for decorations.

Method:

·         In a larger mixer bowl, cream together butter and sugar.

·         Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

·         In another bowl and cocoa until cocoa is completely dissolved. Add to the creamed mixture.

·         Mixing on low speed, add buttermilk and flour alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Mix well but do not over-beat to ensure a light fluffy cake.

·         Add vanilla flavoring, mix well.

·         Blend the baking soda into the batter.

·         Transfer into two floured and greased 9 inch round cake pans.

·         Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 25-30 minutes. Cool.

·         Decorate with cherries & gems.