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Close-up of a moist chocolate cake slice dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate

Chocolate Cake

A simple and delicious chocolate cake recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar or frost with chocolate icing if desired.

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