Description
A rich, moist, and dairy-free chocolate cake that comes together quickly using pantry staples—perfect for sudden sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp white or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Create a well in the center and add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan before serving.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or top with your favorite frosting for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips or chunks to the batter for extra richness.
- Stir in a dash of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Top with a chocolate ganache or peanut butter glaze for added flair.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-friendly version.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an elevated dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg