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Easy Chocolate Cake

I think this is the world's easiest chocolate cake. Look no further for a one pan cake that is prepared in no time and all, so moist and utterly delicious. Take a look and see what I mean!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: cake, chocolate
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 1 1/2 Cups flour
  • 3/4 Cup sugar
  • 1/4 Cup cocoa powder
  • 1 Teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/3 Cup butter melted
  • 1 Cup warm water
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla

For the frosting:

  • 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate chopped
  • 3/4 Cup whipping cream
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line with parchment paper an 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
  • Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt directly in the pan. Sift until combined.
  • Add the water, butter, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  • Bake for about 25 - 30 minutes or when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place the cake on a wire rack to cool completely in it's pan.
  • Add the cream and butter to a small saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, this will take 2 - 3 minutes. Immediately remove from heat. Add the chocoalte and stir until you have a smooth glossy texture, this will take less than a minutes. Set aside.
  • When the cake has cooled completely, pour over ganache and smooth until even. Leave to set completely. Cut into desired squares.
  • Will keep in the fridge in an airtight container up to four days.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

  1. It's important to line your baking dish.  When the cake is set and ready, we want to remove it from the tin on the parchment paper.
  2. Allow the cake to cool completely before pouring over the ganache.  Otherwise, it will melt and run off the sides.
  3. Cake is best served at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chocolate Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 223 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 107mg5%
Potassium 102mg3%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 309IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.