Hot Chocolate–Soaked Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 13 large eggs(150g)
• 21 cup 2% milk(240g)
• 30.75 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled(170g)
• 41 cup granulated sugar(200g)
• 51.5 cup all-purpose flour(180g)
• 60.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder(65g)
• 71 tablespoon baking powder(12g)
• 81 teaspoon baking soda(5g)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and line a baking pan.
2. 2In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, and melted butter until completely smooth.
3. 3Place a fine-mesh sieve over the bowl and sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
4. 4Whisk gently until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
5. 5Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
6. 6While the cake is still warm, poke holes evenly across the surface using a skewer or chopstick.