Super Easy Self-Saucing Spiced Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Super Easy Self-Saucing Spiced Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 5 teaspoons cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional); 2 teaspoons mixed spice (optional); ½ cup brown sugar; ½ cup whole milk; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional); 1 cup brown sugar; 6 teaspoons cocoa powder; 2 ½ cups boiling water

Servings: persons

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
5 teaspoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
2 teaspoons mixed spice (optional)
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup whole milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1 cup brown sugar
6 teaspoons cocoa powder
2 ½ cups boiling water

1
Preheat oven to 350F Set aside an oven-proof dish that's at least 3 x 6 x 9 inches (2 litre capacity).
2
Grease it, unless it's non-stick.
3
Sift the first 5 ingredients into a bowl (this prevents lumps) then stir in the 1/2 cup of sugar.
4
Make a well in the centre.
5
Combine the next 3 ingredients and pour into the well.
6
Stir to combine everything, but don't overmix.
7
It will seem dry, but that's ok.
8
Put this mix into the prepared dish.
9
Dissolve the remaining cocoa and sugar in the boiling water.
10
Ladle gently and careful on top of the cake mixture.
11
Bake for 30 - 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

1841

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

116

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: 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 5 teaspoons cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional), and more.

Yes, Super Easy Self-Saucing Spiced 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.

Super Easy Self-Saucing Spiced Chocolate Cake

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