INGREDIENTS
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For the cake:
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Unsalted butter, to butter the pan
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9 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
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1 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1?2 cup hot water
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1?3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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For the sauce:
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1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
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1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
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1 cup whole milk
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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For the whipped cream topping:
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2 cups heavy cream
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3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
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1 disk (about 3 ounces) Mexican-style chocolate such as Abuelita, grated, for garnish