Milk Chocolate Mirror Glaze Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 20cm (8in) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Beat just until combined.

   Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

5. 5

   Melt the milk chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

   Tip: Let cool slightly.

6. 6

   Add the vanilla extract to the melted chocolate and stir to combine.

7. 7

   Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

8. 8

   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Tip: Let cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. 9

   To make the mirror glaze, melt the confectioner's sugar and milk chocolate glaze in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

   Tip: Let cool slightly.

10. 10

    Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and use an offset spatula to spread evenly.

    Tip: Let set at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.