6 Minute Chocolate Cake
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5
6 Minute Chocolate Cake
Description
This chocolate cake is baked in under half an hour, using simple pantry ingredients: flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, vinegar, vegetable oil, and water. The vinegar reacts with baking soda to create leavening, helping the cake rise. The batter is mixed just until combined to retain tenderness. The vanilla extract adds a subtle aromatic note, enhancing the chocolate flavor.
The resulting cake has a moist texture and a soft crumb with a deep chocolate taste. Baked in an 8-inch square pan, it pulls away cleanly on a toothpick test. Cooling in the pan before serving helps the cake set and improves slicing.
This cake can be enjoyed on its own or topped with chocolate cream cheese or buttercream frosting for added richness. Measuring flour accurately by spooning and leveling ensures proper consistency. It makes an accessible, straightforward dessert when time or ingredients are limited.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water lukewarm
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk sugar, oil, water, and vanilla together until combined.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Whisk in until just combined.
- Add the vinegar and stir just until combined. Don't overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan.
Notes
- Measure flour by stirring, spooning into the cup, then leveling for accurate amounts.
- Try chocolate cream cheese or chocolate buttercream frosting as toppings.
- Cooling the cake fully before frosting or slicing improves texture and handling.
- Estimated nutrition values are approximate and not exact.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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