Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus extra for preparing pan; 1 cup all-purpose white flour plus extra for preparing pan; 1 cup sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup skim milk; 1/2 cup hot water

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus extra for preparing pan
1 cup all-purpose white flour plus extra for preparing pan
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup hot water

1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325 degrees.
2
Brush the inside of an 8-inch square cake pan with oil and sprinkle flour over the pan.
3
Tap out excess.
4
Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
5
In a small bowl, whisk together egg, oil and vanilla.
6
Stir lemon juice into milk.
7
Add to the egg mixture.
8
Stir in 1/2 cup hot water.
9
Pour into the cocoa mixture and stir until smooth.
10
Turn batter into pan.
11
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus extra for preparing pan, 1 cup all-purpose white flour plus extra for preparing pan, 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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