Description
This Chocolate Craving Cake is a decadent and moist chocolate cake that’s perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. Made with simple ingredients and topped with a luscious chocolate sour cream frosting, it’s a simple yet delicious dessert that’s sure to please any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (63g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (100g) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (55g) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (118g) warm water or warm brewed coffee
- Frosting:
- 1 cup (168g) milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) for glass or ceramic baking dish, or 325°F (163°C) for a metal pan. Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides and bottom.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed and mix for 2 minutes.
- Add Warm Liquid: Stir in the warm water or coffee until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth.
- Finish Frosting: Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost and Serve: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Adjust the baking time as needed, depending on your oven.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute melted butter for the vegetable oil.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
