Everyday Cocoa Cake Recipe

Name: Everyday Cocoa Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/3 cups water; Confectioners sugar for dusting

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups water
Confectioners sugar for dusting

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Butter a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
3
Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
4
Beat together butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
5
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in vanilla.
6
Add flour mixture and water alternately in batches, beginning and ending with flour and mixing just until combined.
7
Pour batter into cake pan and bake in middle of oven until springy to the touch and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 55 minutes to 1 hour.
8
Cool in pan 1 hour.
9
Invert onto a rack, then turn right side up and dust with confectioners sugar.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Everyday Cocoa 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.

Everyday Cocoa Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions