Easy No Beat Chocolate Cake with Frosting

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate treat with this *Easy No Beat Chocolate Cake with Frosting*! Perfect for busy bakers, this recipe requires no electric mixer and comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time. Made with pantry staples like cocoa powder, white vinegar, and vegetable oil, this one-bowl wonder delivers a moist, tender crumb with deep, rich chocolate flavor. The quick, velvety homemade frosting—featuring melted butter, cocoa, and powdered sugar—adds a luscious finish that takes this cake to the next level. Whether you’re serving it for weeknight dessert or a special occasion, this fuss-free chocolate cake is guaranteed to impress. Bake it, frost it, and watch it disappear!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 35 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup water
• 0.3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
• 1.25 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. Add water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula or whisk until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Do not overmix.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

6. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before adding the frosting.

7. To make the frosting, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

8. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.

9. Blend in the milk and vanilla extract, then gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

10. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake using a spatula. Let the frosting set for 10 minutes before serving.

11. Slice and enjoy your easy no-beat chocolate cake with frosting!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (129.0g)

Calories		407
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		15.3 g	20%
	Saturated Fat	5.7 g	28%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	5.0 g
Cholesterol		17 mg	6%
Sodium		283 mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate		68.1 g	25%
	Dietary Fiber	3.7 g	13%
	Total Sugars	45.0 g
Protein		4.4 g	9%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	1%
Calcium		23 mg	2%
Iron		1.7 mg	9%
Potassium		138 mg	3%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1106 cal (32.3%%)

Protein: 139 cal (4.1%%)

Carbs: 2177 cal (63.6%%)