For the chocolate cake
- 3 dl all-purpose flour (1 ¼ cup)
- 2 dl granulated sugar (¾ cup + 1 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar or a couple of drops of vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 150 g butter (5.25 oz)
- 1 dl milk (¼ cup + 3 tbsp)
- 1 egg (medium size)
For the icing
- 50 g butter (1.75 oz)
- 1/2 dl coffee (3 tbsp + 1 tsp)
- 4 dl icing sugar (1 ½ cup + 3 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar (or a couple of drops of vanilla extract)
Edible flowers, for example lilacs