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Simple Chocolate Cake Recipe

Simple Chocolate Cake Recipe

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This simple chocolate cake is a rich, moist, and easy dessert made with pantry staples. Soft, fluffy, and full of deep chocolate flavor, it’s perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 200g plain flour
  • 200g sugar
  • 75g cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 240ml milk
  • 120ml vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 240ml hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare cake tin.
  2. Mix dry ingredients.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Mix until smooth.
  5. Stir in hot water.
  6. Pour into tin.
  7. Bake until a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Cool before serving.

Notes

Use quality cocoa powder. Do not overmix batter. Batter will be thin. Let cake cool before slicing.

  • Author: Inaya
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg