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A classic chocolate cake that wins hearts with its moist texture and rich cocoa flavor. This no-fuss approach blends old-school baking with fresh methods for a taste that'll make your mouth water.
Simple Delight for Anyone
This chocolate cake isn't just for sweet tooths - it's perfect if you're new to baking too. You'll only need 30 minutes prep time and basic ingredients to nail it every time. It works great at family gatherings, coffee meetups, or as a random sweet treat during the week.
Premium Ingredients Breakdown
- Sugar: 100g fine crystal sugar at room temp
- Flour: 150g sifted all-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder: 50g unsweetened cocoa, sifted
- Baking powder: 1 tsp (5g), fresh without lumps
- Salt: A small pinch (about 1g)
- Eggs: 2 medium eggs at room temperature
- Milk: 100ml at room temp (around 20°C)
- Vegetable oil: 100ml with neutral taste
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp (5ml), natural kind
Detailed Making Guide
- Get the oven ready
- Heat oven to 180°C conventional (160°C fan). Thoroughly grease your baking tin (26cm diameter).
- Mix dry stuff together
- Combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a big bowl. Use a sieve to avoid any lumps.
- Add wet ingredients
- Throw in eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer on medium for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Bake and check
- Pour batter into tin and bake for 25-30 minutes. Stick a toothpick in - it should come out clean.
- Cool and dish up
- Let cake cool in the tin for at least 15 minutes before carefully removing it.
Key Allergy Info
This cake has gluten from the wheat flour, dairy products and eggs. It's not suitable for folks with these allergies or intolerances.
Nutrition and Health Details
Each slice (when cut into 8) packs around 280 calories, 32g carbs, 15g fat and 5g protein. The cake is vegetarian but isn't vegan or gluten-free.
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Tools and Gear
You'll need a springform or regular cake pan, a large mixing bowl and a whisk or hand mixer. Make sure everything's clean and dry before you start.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Wieso ist mein Kuchen ausgetrocknet?
Überprüfen Sie die Backzeit lieber etwas früher, da jeder Ofen unterschiedlich ist. Ein trockener Kuchen bedeutet oft, er war zu lange im Ofen.
- → Kann ich Öl durch Butter ersetzen?
Klar, geschmolzene Butter funktioniert. Aber Öl sorgt dafür, dass der Kuchen saftiger bleibt und länger frisch schmeckt.
- → Welche Form eignet sich am besten?
Eine Springform mit 26 cm Durchmesser oder ein quadratisches Blech (etwa 24x24 cm) passt gut. Der Kuchen bleibt eher flach.
- → Soll ich den Kuchen abkühlen lassen?
Ja, er sollte mindestens 15 Minuten stehen. Direkt aus dem Ofen ist er noch empfindlich und wird beim Abkühlen fester.
- → Wie kann ich den Kuchen verfeinern?
Fügen Sie Schokostückchen hinzu oder überziehen Sie ihn mit einer Glasur. Auch Obst wie frische Beeren passt toll dazu.