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Close-up of a Hot Chocolate Cake with a molten chocolate center oozing out, dusted with powdered sugar.

Hot Chocolate Cake


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  • Author: Elisa
  • Total Time: 50 min
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rich chocolate cake with a warm, molten center.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat until smooth.
  4. Stir in 4 ounces of chocolate chips.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean, but the center is still slightly soft.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  8. Invert cake onto a serving plate.
  9. Melt the remaining 2 ounces of chocolate chips and drizzle over the cake.
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg