Quick Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Rich, moist, and ready in under an hour—this quick chocolate cake is perfect for last-minute cravings or when you need an easy yet indulgent dessert. With simple pantry ingredients and no fancy techniques, it’s your go-to recipe for a delicious chocolate fix any day of the week.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee (for deeper flavor)

  • Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan.

    2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

    3. Add wet ingredients: Add oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat until smooth.

    4. Add hot water: Slowly stir in the hot water or coffee. Batter will be thin—this is normal.

    5. Bake: Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    6. Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Frost or dust with powdered sugar if desired.

    7. Optional Quick Frosting:

      Mix 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1–2 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until fluffy.

    8. Let me know if you want a gluten-free or eggless version too!

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