German Chocolate Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Butter two 20-cm (8-inch) springform pans and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   Place the chocolate in a bowl. Pour the hot milk over the chocolate and let stand for 1 minute. With a whisk, stir until smooth. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.

4. 4

   In another bowl, cream the butter with the brown sugar, oil, and vanilla using an electric mixer. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until smooth.

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk and chocolate mixture. Pour into the pans and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack. Unmould.