One Pan Chocolate Snack Cake
Indulge in the ultimate fuss-free dessert with this One Pan Chocolate Snack Cake—perfect for busy days or spontaneous sweet cravings! This moist and rich chocolate cake requires no eggs, no butter, and no mixer, making it an ideal vegan-friendly treat. The magic happens directly in an 8x8-inch baking pan, where simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sugar come together with water, oil, and a splash of white vinegar for a delightfully airy texture. With just 10 minutes of prep and a single pan to clean, this easy chocolate cake is the epitome of delicious simplicity. Serve it as is, or dress it up with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of your favorite ice cream for an irresistible, crowd-pleasing dessert.
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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
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
In the pan itself, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
Make three small wells in the dry mixture: one for the oil, one for the vinegar, and one for the vanilla extract.
Pour the vegetable oil into one well, the vinegar into the second, and the vanilla extract into the third well.
Pour the water over the entire mixture in the pan.
Use a fork or whisk to stir everything together until the batter is smooth and fully combined, making sure to reach the corners of the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.8 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1757 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 332.6 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 823 mg | 18% | |
*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.
