Chocolate Snack Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistibly moist and fluffy Chocolate Snack Cake, a quick and easy dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring the rich depth of unsweetened cocoa powder, this one-bowl wonder comes together with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and a touch of vanilla for a classic chocolate flavor that's sure to satisfy. The secret to its ultra-tender crumb is the addition of boiling water, which creates a silky, pourable batter that bakes to perfection in just 30 minutes. With a prep time of only 15 minutes, this cake is ideal for last-minute gatherings or weeknight treats. Finish it off with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant yet effortless presentation, and serve up 9 generous slices of chocolatey bliss! Perfect for chocoholics and easy baking enthusiasts alike, this recipe is destined to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup boiling water
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using a whisk or electric mixer, mix until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
Slowly add the boiling water to the batter. Mix gently until the batter has a thin, pourable consistency.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake is fully cooled, dust it with powdered sugar as an optional finishing touch. Slice into 9 equal pieces and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.1 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 234 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1378 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 390.2 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 67.5 g | 241% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.5 g | ||
| Protein | 58.7 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 407 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 35.0 mg | 194% | |
| Potassium | 3106 mg | 66% | |
*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.
