- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Quick and Easy Chocolate Cake: Quickly prepare a tasty and nutritious cake, ideal for quick meals.”
What you need to know
- Use good quality cocoa powder for a more intense flavor.
- Add walnuts or semi-sweet chocolate to the dough to give a special touch.
- Try adding an extra splash of hot water if the batter is too thick.
- The cake can be covered with ganache for a special touch.
- Cover the cake after cooling to maintain moisture.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup of cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of hot water
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Use good quality cocoa powder for a more intense flavor.
- If the dough is too thick, add a little more hot water.
- Try adding walnuts or semi-sweet chocolate to the dough.
- The cake can be covered with ganache for a special touch.
- To ensure moisture, cover the cake after it cools.
Instructions
Principal
- In the blender, add the eggs, sugar, oil, and hot water. Beat until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, chocolate powder, and baking powder.
- Pour the blender mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Transfer the batter to a greased and floured pan.
- Take to the oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Unmold and serve. If desired, dust with powdered sugar on top.
Chef's tips
- Add a little hot water if the dough is too thick.
- If desired, sprinkle powdered sugar over the cake after cooling.
- Cover the cake after cooling to maintain moisture.
Variations
- Add a pinch of salt to the dough to give an extra touch of flavor.
- Substitute oil with butter for a denser touch.
- Replace part of the flour with brown sugar for a more intense flavor.
Substitutions
- Replace the chocolate powder with chocolate cubes for a different touch.
- Add walnuts to the dough for a more intense flavor.
- Replace hot water with milk for a creamier texture.
How to store
- Let the cake cool completely before serving.
- The cake keeps well at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Can it be frozen?
- Não se pode congelar.
- If you want to freeze, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before freezing.
- To defrost, let the cake cool for 10 minutes before serving.
What to serve with
- With tea or coffee.
- To accompany, serve with vanilla ice cream.
- For an extra touch, serve with chocolate ice cream.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace chocolate powder with heavy cream?
No, cocoa powder is essential for the texture and flavor of the cake. It would replace the texture and flavor.
How do I make more than one portion?
Just double the measurements of all ingredients and increase the dough in the pan.
Can the cake be served cold or hot?
The cake is served warm, after cooling.
