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One Pan Chocolate Cake
One pan chocolate cake is a moist and fudgy cake that combines the convenience of a single pan with the indulgent flavors of rich chocolate.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 345 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (I use sunflower or corn oil)
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate or good quality dark chocolate
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup milk (2% or whole milk)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1¼ cup cake/pastry flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chocolate chips (I used mini semi sweet chips)
- ⅓ cup coarsely chopped walnuts (or hazelnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F / 180C. Lightly spray an 8 inch round or square cake pan.
- In the cake pan add the oil and chocolate, heat in the oven for 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and add the sugar, water, milk, egg, flour, salt, baking soda and vanilla. Beat together with a fork or small whisk for approximately 2 minutes or until combined well.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top and then the nuts. Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached, after 30 minutes tent the cake with foil so it doesn't brown too much on top. Cool in the pan, then serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- For every cup of all purpose flour, remove two tablespoons and replace with two tablespoons of corn starch. Be sure to sift the flour and cornstarch together a couple of times, this way it is sure to be properly combined and lump free. Cake flour in cakes will give you a very tender texture and fine crumb, it will also help the cake to rise.
- Store the one pan chocolate cake covered in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- You can also freeze the cake whole or in slices. Cool completely then wrap in plastic wrap then foil to prevent freezer burn. Store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. To thaw, remove from the freezer and place in the refrigerator still wrapped until completely thawed for about 24 hours.
Nutrition Information
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
204mg
(9%)
Potassium
220mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.