Steamed Chocolate Cake in Teacups
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup fine granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- Plain or white chocolate
Decoration
- Chocolate biscuits
- Halabi pistachio
Preparation
Prepare 6 regular teacups
Wipe the cups with a thin layer of oil
On a piece of parchment paper or in a bowl, sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt, add coffee, and set aside
In a mixer bowl, put eggs and sugar, attach whisk attachment and beat until fluffy, add oil and vanilla, and stir gently
Add flour mixture and stir gently
Distribute half the cake batter into the cups and add several pieces of plain or white chocolate as desired, or use chocolate chips
Add the remaining batter so the cup is half full
Place cups in a deep skillet
Fill skillet with hot water to half the height of the cups
Cover the skillet with a lid or use aluminum foil and cook on medium heat until water boils gently for about 20 minutes or until cake is done and set
Carefully remove cups from hot water and let cool slightly
Spread melted chocolate on top as desired, sprinkle pistachios, add a chocolate biscuit finger, and serve warm or at room temperature
