Chocolate wet cake recipe

#### ** 1.Simple introduction to the plate **
The wet cake is a delight that pleases generations.This chocolate cake is perfect for those moments when you want a comforting and damp sweet, making any afternoon tastier.

#### ** 2.Ingredients **
- ** for the cake: **
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 cups of wheat flour
- 3/4 cup chocolate powder
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of yeast powder

- ** for the syrup: **
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of chocolate powder
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 50g butter

#### ** 3.Preparation mode **
1. ** Preparing the cake: **
- Preheat the oven at 180 ° C.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, flour and chocolate powder.
- Add milk, oil and eggs and beat until smooth.
- Lastly, incorporate the yeast gently.
- Pour the dough into a greased and floured form.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center leaves clean.

2. ** Preparing the syrup: **
- In a pan, mix milk, chocolate powder, sugar and butter.
- Bring to medium heat, stirring constantly, until all ingredients are well incorporated and the syrup is homogeneous.
- Once the cake is baked, holes with a fork and pour the hot syrup over the cake.

#### ** 4.Follow -up suggestions **
This wet chocolate cake goes very well with a cream of cream ice cream or a little whipped cream.It can also be accompanied by a cup of coffee to balance the flavors.

#### ** 5.Variations and substitutions **
- For a lactose -free version, replace milk with almond or coconut milk and use lactose -free margarine.
- If desired, add nuts or almonds chopped to the dough for an extra texture.
- For a distinctive touch, replace the chocolate powder with cocoa powder for a more intense flavor.

#### ** 6.Curiosity about the origin of the dish **
The chocolate cake as we know today has its origins in the nineteenth century, but the idea of ​​wet cakes with caldas is even older, with evidence that dates back to medieval banquets, where cakes and breads were often soaked in Caldas to add flavor and texture.The modern "wet cake" is an evolution of this practice, ideal for enhancing the moisture and taste of the cake.