Ingredients

  • FOR THE CAKE:
  • 2 cups Cake Flour
  • 1/2 cups Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1-1/4 Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 3/4 cups Greek Yoghurt
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
  • 4 cups Icing/Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cups Cocoa Powder
  • 4 Tablespoons Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Sprinkles, For Garnish (optional)

Method

  • For the cake:
  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F or Gas 4). Grease a 13x9-inch pan, and set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Whisk eggs. Add sugar and whisk until combined. Add vanilla extract, butter, and yoghurt and whisk until combined. Gradually fold in dry ingredients.
  • Pour te batter into the prepared pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • For the frosting:
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cocoa powder, milk and vanilla until smooth, and spreadable. Add more milk if needed.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake (leaving about 1/2 to 1 cup for piping). Transfer the remaining frosting to a piping bag and pipe swirls on each slice of cake. Garnish with sprinkles.