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The cake-making process follows classic steps that reinforce the essence of baking. After pre-heating the oven and prepping the cake pan, the host emphasizes the importance of melting chocolate—ensuring no water interferes with the process. The dynamics of mixing eggs and incorporating ingredients are all designed to achieve a fluffy cake, rich in chocolate, reminiscent of simpler yet decadent birthday celebrations.
Agnes Jekyll's original instruction to bake in a 'slack oven' introduces a unique twist; the cake is placed in a hot oven, then the temperature is lowered for a slow bake, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully—a method that’s just as relevant now as it was a century ago.