Name: One Bowl Chocolate Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup boiling water

One Bowl Chocolate Cake Recipe

Koressa Maggio Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make One Bowl Chocolate Cake

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup boiling water

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Gradually pour in the boiling water while stirring the batter. The batter will be thin, but that’s normal.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, you can frost or decorate the cake as desired.

Nutrition

Calories : 280kcal
Total Fat : 11g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 31mg
Sodium : 370mg
Total Carbohydrates : 43g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 20g
Protein : 4g

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