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Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe

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This Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe delivers a moist, rich chocolate cake with just a few simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for a quick dessert, the cake bakes in under 30 minutes and can be enjoyed with a dusting of powdered sugar, chocolate frosting, or whipped cream and chocolate shavings. The addition of mini chocolate chips adds extra chocolatey bursts for true chocolate lovers.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (150 grams)
  • 1 cup Sugar, granulated (200 grams)
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (not Dutch-process cocoa)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Paste
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (optional)

Toppings

  • A dusting of powdered sugar
  • Chocolate Frosting
  • Whipped Cream and Chocolate Shavings

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees F to ensure it’s ready when your batter is mixed.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Spray an 8-inch square or 9-inch round baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the vegetable oil, water, and vanilla paste all at once to the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until everything is combined and no dry spots remain, careful not to overmix.
  5. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly into the batter for extra chocolate bursts.
  6. Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake the Cake: Place in the oven and bake until the cake is set in the middle, about 27 to 30 minutes. If using a thicker glass or ceramic pan, allow for up to 5 extra minutes of baking time. To test doneness, insert a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  8. Cool Completely: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack to set fully and make topping easier.
  9. Add Toppings: Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or spread with chocolate frosting. Alternatively, serve with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a decadent touch.
  10. Serve: Slice into 9 generous pieces or 12 to 16 smaller slices depending on preference. Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!

Notes

  • Using non-Dutch processed cocoa powder will give a more acidic and brighter chocolate flavor that reacts well with baking soda.
  • The oil keeps the cake moist, so do not substitute with butter if you want to keep the texture intact.
  • If you want to make it vegan, substitute sugar with a vegan option and ensure the frosting and toppings are plant-based.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense cake.
  • Check your cake a few minutes before the end of baking time to prevent overbaking.
  • Serving suggestions include pairing with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/easy-chocolate-cake-recipe/