Elegant Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Elegant Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup canola oil; 3 eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 package (14 ounces) caramels; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup chopped pecans; Whipped cream and additional chopped pecans, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/4 cup water
1 cup chopped pecans
Whipped cream and additional chopped pecans, optional

1
In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and milk. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. Stir in vanilla.
2
Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3
Meanwhile, in a heavy small saucepan, combine caramels and water. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Add pecans. Cool slightly. Cut the cake into squares; drizzle with warm caramel sauce. Top with whipped cream and pecans if desired.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup canola oil, 3 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Elegant 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.

Elegant Chocolate Cake

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