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Cocoa cake cut into slices, sprinkled with powdered sugar
Soft and crumbly homemade cocoa cake

Simple One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Cakes and Desserts
This 'mix cake' is a weekday savior. No creaming or complicated techniques required; butter is added melted, resulting in a dense, moist texture. It's like a love child between a brownie and a sponge cake: soft but substantial. A perfect base recipe you can vary boldly.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking pan (approx. 9x13 inch)
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour the baking pan or line with parchment paper.

Tip: Parchment paper is the surest way to prevent sticking.
2 ✓

In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

Tip: Never skip salt in sweet cakes; it potentiates the flavors.
3 ✓

In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, vanilla, and melted butter.

Tip: If the butter is too hot, it can scramble the eggs, so let it cool to lukewarm.
4 ✓

Pour the liquid part into the dry and whisk until smooth, but don't overwork it.

Tip: Mix only until the flour disappears so the cake doesn't become chewy.
5 ✓

Smooth batter into the pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.

Tip: The rack ensures air flow from below so the bottom doesn't get soggy.

Recipe FAQ

How do I know it's baked?
Do a toothpick test: insert into the center. If it comes out dry or with just a few crumbs, it's done. If sticky, bake longer.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted, not hot)
  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt