Simple Chocolate Cake

Chocolate is one of my favorite ingredients to use in my recipes, especially in cakes and desserts. Who doesn't love a simple and creamy Chocolate mousse, a Chocolate cake with raspberry cream, or simple Chocolate crepes for breakfast!

This cake is a true classic in our home, it's the kind of recipe we come back to again and again. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a comforting dessert after dinner, it’s a simple chocolate cake made with everyday pantry ingredients and takes only 20 minutes to prepare.
Soft, moist, and with an intense chocolate flavor, this chocolate cake has that irresistible homemade texture that makes every bite unforgettable. Once you try it, I’m sure it will become a favorite in your home too!

If you're a chocolate lover, check out some simple and quick cake and muffin recipes to serve for breakfast during the busiest days of the week: Strawberry chocolate muffins, Orange cake topped with chocolate cream, Chocolate, apple and cinnamon smoothie, or this delicious Chocolate cookies.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan (24 x 8 centimeters (9 1/2-inch diameter with 3 1/4-inch-high sides)) with butter and dust the inside of the pan with some cocoa powder (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).

Step 2: Place the chocolate broken into pieces and the butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave. Remove from the microwave and mix with a fork until obtain a creamy mixture.

Step 3: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat on medium speed the eggs, sugar and the lemon zest until obtain a creamy and homogeneous batter. Add the chocolate and milk and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a creamy mixture.

Step 4: Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.

Step 5: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes (the time depends on the oven).

Step 6: When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes inside the pan.

Step 7: Remove the cake from the pan and place it onto a wire rack or serving dish. Let it cool completely and serve.

RECIPE TIPS

1. Place the oven rack in the middle. This allows the hot air to circulate evenly around the batter, resulting in even cooking.

2. When the cake is done, do not open the oven door all the way. Leave the door slightly open and wait 5 to 10 minutes so that the heat enters the kitchen and there is no temperature shock that causes the cake to collapse (the time depends on the season of the year, if it is summer leave it for about 5 minutes, if it is winter 10 minutes).

3. If the top of the cake starts too brown too much, reduce the oven temperature and cover the cake with aluminum foil.

Simple Chocolate Cake

Start your day on a sweet note with this irresistibly simple chocolate cake. Ready in just 30 minutes, it comes straight from the oven with an incrediable soft texture and intense chocolate flavor. It's one of those cakes that everyone loves from the first bite. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime of day.

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Desserts, Easy Breakfast Ideas, Recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12 slices
Prep Time:20 m
Cook Time:30 m
Total Time:50 m
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INGREDIENTS
• 100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) dark chocolate
• 4 medium eggs
• 150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 150 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
• Zest of one lemon
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) milk
• 50 grams (1/4 cup) butter
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan (24 x 8 centimeters (9 1/2-inch diameter with 3 1/4-inch-high sides)) with butter and dust the inside of the pan with some cocoa powder (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).
2. Place the chocolate broken into pieces and the butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave. Remove from the microwave and mix with a fork until obtain a creamy mixture.
3. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat on medium speed the eggs, sugar and the lemon zest until obtain a creamy and homogeneous batter. Add the chocolate and milk and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a creamy mixture.
4. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
6. When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes inside the pan.
7. Remove the cake from the pan and place it onto a wire rack or serving dish. Let it cool completely and serve.
Simple Chocolate Cake
Nutrition facts
Serves 12 slices
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 190
Total Fat 7.5 g(10%)
Saturated Fat 3 g(14%)
Cholesterol 57 mg(21%)
Sodium 69 mg(3%)
Total Carbohydrate 27.5 g(9%)
Protein 4 g