Description
Delightful “easy chocolate cake” emerges as a heavenly dessert that whispers pure indulgence. Rich chocolate layers melt seamlessly, inviting you to savor each blissful bite of homemade comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
Topping:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) whipped chocolate cream
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepping the cake pan with a light grease, flour dusting, and optional parchment paper lining to ensure easy cake removal.
- Create a uniform dry mixture by thoroughly whisking flour, sugar, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl, breaking down any potential cocoa powder clusters.
- In a separate container, combine milk and egg, blending them into a smooth, consistent liquid base.
- Gently merge the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. Maintain a delicate touch to prevent overmixing, which can result in a dense cake texture.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly and creating a level surface for consistent baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, monitoring for a perfect doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
- Allow the freshly baked cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling it to settle and firm up slightly.
- Carefully release the cake from the pan and transfer to a wire cooling rack, letting it reach complete room temperature.
- Enhance the cake’s visual appeal and flavor by generously spreading whipped chocolate cream across the top surface.
- Optional: Add final flourishes such as chocolate shavings, scattered fresh berries, or a delicate dusting of powdered sugar to elevate the dessert’s presentation.
Notes
- Customize cake texture by adjusting mixing technique, mixing minimally creates a tender, light crumb while slightly longer mixing develops a denser, more compact cake.
- Swap milk with alternative dairy options like almond, soy, or oat milk for dietary preferences without significantly altering cake’s structure.
- Control sweetness levels by reducing sugar quantity or replacing with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, maintaining moisture and tenderness.
- Enhance chocolate intensity by using high-quality cocoa powder or adding espresso powder, which deepens the rich chocolate flavor without adding coffee taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg