Simple Homemade Moist Chocolate Cake and Glaze

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup butter , melted

Chocolate Glaze

• 1 cup milk (more if you prefer a thinner coating)
• 4 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (if you prefer it sweeter, you can add another 1/4 cup)
• 1 Tablespoon corn starch

Directions

1. Chocolate cake
2. Preheat over to 350 degrees F
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
4. Add egg and butter; mix well. Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool.

Chocolate Glaze

1. Combine milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and corn starch into a blender or mix thoroughly.
2. Pour into sauce pan and cook over low-medium heat stirring frequently so the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
3. Once the mixture begins to thicken (approx 5-8min), remove it from heat and pour it over the cake while still warm.
4. Yields 9 servings.