- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 250 kcal
Quick summary
“Easy and Quick Chocolate Cake, ideal for those looking for a quick and healthy recipe.”
What you need to know
- Practical and quick recipe.
- Possibility of adding different ingredients to create unique versions.
- Moist and delicious cake.
- Recipe that keeps well and can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Possibility of adding nuts or chocolate pieces to the dough before baking.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- For a moister cake, add 1/4 cup of hot water to the batter.
- Replace part of the flour with almond flour for a different touch.
- Try adding walnuts or chocolate pieces to the dough before baking.
- If the cake is cold, drizzle with a little chocolate syrup before serving.
- Store in a closed container to maintain moisture.
Instructions
Principal
- Preaqueça o forno a 180ºC.
- In a bowl, mix the sugar and melted butter until a homogeneous cream is obtained.
- Adicione os ovos, um a um, batendo bem após cada adição.
- Incorporate the milk and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the liquid mixture, stirring gently until there are no more lumps.
- Pour the batter into the previously greased pan.
- Place in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before unmolding.
- Serve plain or with toppings of your choice like melted chocolate or whipped cream.
Chef's tips
- Add hot water to the dough for a moister cake.
- Replace part of the flour with almond flour for a different texture.
- Try with different serving toppings.
Variations
- Add walnuts to the cake.
- Add chocolate chunks to the cake.
- Replace part of the flour with almond flour.
Substitutions
- Replace part of the flour with almond flour.
- Add nuts to the dough before baking.
- Add chocolate pieces to the dough before baking.
How to store
Store in a closed container to maintain moisture. Lasts up to 3 days.
Can it be frozen?
Can be frozen.
What to serve with
Whipped cream or chocolate syrup to serve.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal consistency of the cake?
The cake should be soft and moist.
How can I make the cake moister?
Add hot water to the batter.
How long can I keep the cake?
The cake can be stored for up to 3 days in a closed container.
How can I add walnuts to the cake?
Replace part of the flour with almond flour and add walnuts to the batter before baking.
