Get ready to indulge in rich chocolate goodness with my easy chocolate cake recipe, you can turn an easy cake dream into a reality in no time. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a spontaneous sweet treat, chocolate cake will become your favorite. Let’s dive into the world of irresistible chocolatey goodness.
Cake – 1 cup All Purpose Flour – ¾ cup Granulated Sugar – 1 tsp Baking Powder – ½ tsp Baking Soda – ½ tsp Salt – 1 Egg – ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil – ½ cup Buttermilk – 1 tsp Instant Coffee – ¼ cup Boiling Water – ¼ cup Cocoa Powder Ganache: – ¼ cup Cream – 75 g Chocolate of choice (I used milk chocolate)
Mix the Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. – Sift the ingredients to remove any lumps, then use a hand whisk to combine them. Add the Wet Ingredients – Crack an egg and add oil and buttermilk. – You can mix them in a different bowl first, but it’s okay to add them directly to the dry ingredients. – Use a hand whisk to gently mix everything until smooth and there is no more dry flour.
Bloom the Cocoa Powder – Instead of adding the cocoa powder to the dry ingredients, mix it separately with boiling water and instant coffee. – This process, called “blooming,” makes the cocoa powder more flavorful and aromatic. Combine Everything – Gently fold the bloomed cocoa powder into the batter. – Do not overmix to keep the cake light and fluffy. Bake – Pour the batter into a 9-inch round cake pan. – Bake for 20-25 minutes until done. Cover with Ganache (Optional) – Make the ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped chocolate. – Wait 5 minutes, then mix until smooth. – Use any type of chocolate you like; milk chocolate is recommended for this recipe.
It’s very easy to make buttermilk, combine 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar with every 1 cup of whole milk, and mix well. For this particular easy chocolate cake, as you only require ½ cup of buttermilk, mix ½ tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice with ½ cup of milk.
Any type of heavy cream you can use for this easy chocolate cake, as long as the chocolate cake recipe is from scratch in liquid form and not whipped cream.