Description
Indulge in the sheer decadence of our Chocolate Craving Cake, a true masterpiece for any chocolate aficionado. This cake features a velvety texture and rich, deep chocolate flavors that melt delightfully in your mouth, topped with a creamy, smooth chocolate frosting that enhances every bite.
Designed to satisfy your deepest chocolate cravings, this cake serves as the perfect end to any meal or a sinful treat to enjoy on a quiet evening. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice, this recipe promises a straightforward baking experience with a spectacularly indulgent outcome.
Ingredients
Cake:
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (63 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
½ cup (100 g) whole milk
¼ cup (55 g) vegetable oil
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup (118 g) warm water, or warm brewed coffee
Frosting:
1 cup (168 g) milk chocolate chips
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment and lightly grease.
In a stand mixer, blend flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add egg, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix on low until combined, then on medium for 2 minutes.
Stir in warm water until smooth. The batter will be thin.
Pour into the dish, bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
For frosting, melt chocolate chips in the microwave; mix with sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
Spread over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal