Made in the Pan Chocolate Cake
Say goodbye to dirtying a mountain of dishes with this incredibly simple Made in the Pan Chocolate Cake! This one-bowl wonder combines pantry staples like flour, sugar, and cocoa powder directly in the baking pan for a truly fuss-free dessert. The secret lies in its clever technique: moistening the dry ingredients with water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla, all mixed together in the same pan for easy cleanup. Perfectly moist and rich with a deep chocolate flavor, this versatile cake bakes in just 30 minutes and is ideal for last-minute cravings or casual gatherings. Whether you enjoy it as-is, dusted with powdered sugar, or dressed up with your favorite frosting, this vegan-friendly cake is proof that decadent desserts don’t have to be complicated.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water
- 0.33 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease an 8-inch square or round cake pan with a little oil or cooking spray.
In the cake pan, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly combine the dry ingredients. Use a fork or whisk to break up any lumps.
Make three small wells in the dry mixture—one larger well for the oil and two smaller ones for the vinegar and vanilla.
Pour the vegetable oil into the largest well, the vinegar into one of the smaller wells, and the vanilla extract into the other small well.
Pour the water over everything in the pan.
Using a fork or small whisk, stir everything together in the pan until smooth and no dry spots remain. Be sure to scrape the edges and corners of the pan to fully integrate all ingredients.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or frost with your favorite icing before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.5 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2449 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 329.0 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1053 mg | 22% | |
*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.
