Chocolate Cake Express
Indulge your sweet tooth in no time with this irresistible Chocolate Cake Express recipe—perfect for when you’re short on time but craving rich, homemade flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep and basic pantry staples like cocoa powder, flour, and sugar, this cake delivers moist, chocolaty perfection in under 30 minutes of bake time. The addition of hot water ensures an ultra-tender texture, while a touch of vanilla brings warmth and depth to every bite. Whether you choose to frost it, dust it with powdered sugar, or serve it plain, this quick chocolate cake is a perfect solution for last-minute dessert needs. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this one-bowl recipe simplifies cleanup while satisfying chocolate lovers in every way.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round or square cake pan. Optionally, line the bottom with parchment paper for easier release.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
Carefully pour the hot water into the batter and mix until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin but that’s normal.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost or dust with powdered sugar as desired, slice, and serve. Enjoy your quick and delicious Chocolate Cake Express!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.8 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 234 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1832 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.2 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.1 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.8 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 349 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 2201 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
