Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil cooking spray; 1 1/4 cups cake flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa plus 1 teaspoon for dusting; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup low-fat (1.5%) buttermilk; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1 large egg white; 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 1/4 cups cake flour
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa plus 1 teaspoon for dusting
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup low-fat (1.5%) buttermilk
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Spray a 9-by-2-inch round cake pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment or wax paper.
3
In a bowl, sift the cake flour with the 1/2 cup cocoa and the baking soda.
4
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsweetened chocolate, and 1/2 cup of water.
5
Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the chocolate melts, about 4 minutes.
6
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the butter until melted.
7
Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla.
8
Beat in the eggs and egg white and then the flour mixture until combined.
9
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
10
Bake the chocolate cake for about 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
11
Set the pan on a rack and let cool for 20 minutes.
12
Invert the cake onto a large platter and let cool completely.
13
(The chocolate cake can be kept, covered, at room temperature for 1 day.)
14
Just before serving, garnish the cake by sifting the confectioners' sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon cocoa evenly over the top.

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil cooking spray, 1 1/4 cups cake flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa plus 1 teaspoon for dusting, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 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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