Description
A rich, dark chocolate cake with molten pockets of bittersweet chips, topped with whipped cream for a dramatic dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with oil or butter and line with parchment.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until even. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and slightly thin. Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with small crumbs and melted chocolate.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Before serving, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
For extra moisture, substitute half the hot water with strong brewed coffee. Rotate the cake pan halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg