Easy Chocolate Sauce Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this Easy Chocolate Sauce Cake—a moist, rich, and decadently simple dessert perfect for any occasion. This one-pan wonder combines a light yet luscious cocoa-infused cake with an irresistibly smooth homemade chocolate sauce that seeps into every bite. Ideal for beginners and advanced bakers alike, the recipe uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sweetened condensed milk, making it as convenient as it is delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep and a unique technique of poking holes into the baked cake to infuse it with velvety chocolate sauce, this treat is as fun to make as it is to eat. Serve it chilled or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Slowly add the boiling water while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the chocolate sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, dark chocolate chips, and butter.
Stir frequently until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Using a skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
Pour the chocolate sauce evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
Let the cake cool completely to room temperature before serving. For best results, refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set the chocolate sauce.
Slice into squares and serve as is or with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 232.8 g | 298% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.2 g | 426% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 68.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 515 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 2918 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 664.3 g | 242% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 492.2 g | ||
| Protein | 67.4 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 980 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 26.4 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 2565 mg | 55% | |
*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.
