Chocolate Cake in 4 Minutes: Simple, Delicious, and Quick! 🍫🍰
Craving something sweet but don’t have the time for an elaborate cake? This Chocolate Cake is quick, easy, and perfectly chocolaty! With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a rich, fluffy chocolate cake ready in about 35 minutes. Here’s the full recipe for you to enjoy!
Ingredients (for a 22/12 cm mold):
- 2 eggs
- 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
- 110 g sugar
- 60 ml vegetable oil
- 130 g flour
- 2 tbsp bitter cocoa powder
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder (approximately 6 g)
- 120 ml milk
- 1 tbsp butter
Preparation Steps:
- Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, break 2 eggs and add 1 sachet of vanilla sugar and 110 g of sugar.
- Beat the mixture with an electric mixer or whisk for about 2 minutes until it becomes slightly frothy and light in color.
- Incorporate the Oil:
- Gradually pour in 60 ml of vegetable oil while continuing to beat the mixture. Ensure the oil is fully incorporated into the egg mixture.
- Sift the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the 130 g of flour, 2 tbsp of bitter cocoa powder, and 1/2 tbsp of baking powder.
- Slowly add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently with a spoon or spatula until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Add Warm Milk and Butter:
- In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in 120 ml of milk over low heat.
- Once melted, pour the warm milk into the batter, mixing gently until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Prepare the Baking Mold:
- Butter and flour the mold (or use parchment paper for easy unmolding). This will prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared mold, smoothing the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the cake for 35 minutes.
- To check if the cake is done, insert a knife into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready!
- Cool and Unmold:
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes in the mold before unmolding it onto a cooling rack. This will prevent it from breaking apart.
Tips for Success:
- Room Temperature Ingredients: For the best texture, make sure your eggs and milk are at room temperature before starting the recipe. This helps create a smoother batter.
- Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): For an extra chocolatey treat, you can fold in a handful of chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
- Let the Cake Cool: After baking, let the cake cool slightly in the mold before transferring it to a cooling rack to avoid it from being too fragile.
Enjoy Your Cake:
This chocolate cake is perfect for those moments when you crave something sweet but don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. It’s simple, delicious, and sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings!
Let it cool, slice, and enjoy your fluffy, rich chocolate cake with a cup of tea or coffee! 🍰💖