@chefslt: • Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Whisk eggs and sugar until combined.
• Add milk, oil and vanilla.
• Fold in dry ingredients.
• Add hot coffee gradually and mix.
• Divide into two prepared 20 cm tins.
• Bake at 170°C for 25–30 minutes.
• Cool completely.
Chef Tips: For Black Forest assembly, layer chocolate sponge with whipped cream, cherry filling and syrup. Finish with chocolate shavings and cherries.
Storage: Store all finished cakes at 0–4°C. Use cream-filled cakes within 2–3 days.