Fluffy, Easy, and Quick Chocolate Cake

Fluffy, Easy, and Quick Chocolate Cake

1h 10min
12 servings
Easy

A recipe for a deeply chocolatey cake, easy to make, resulting in a soft, delicious, and moist cake, ideal for selling or for family.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Massa
  • 4units de eggs
  • 2cups de granulated sugar
    Substitui por: cristal, demerara
  • 1,5cup de oil
    Substitui por: manteiga (temperatura ambiente), margarina (temperatura ambiente)
  • 2cups de chocolate drink mix (e.g., Nesquik)
    Substitui por: chocolate 50% cacau (usar 1 xícara)
  • 1,5level tablespoon de baking powder
  • 1/2level tablespoon de baking soda
  • 3,5cups de all-purpose flour
  • 2cups de water (room temperature)
Calda
  • 1/2small can de sweetened condensed milk
  • 2cups de milk
  • 1/2cup de chocolate drink mix
Ganache
  • 200g de semi-sweet chocolate
  • 200g de heavy cream

Instructions

1
bater

In a bowl, add the four eggs and beat for one minute.

1min
2
bater

Add two cups of sugar (granulated, or demerara) and beat for another minute.

1min

Dica: If using butter or margarine instead of oil, make sure they are at room temperature.

3
bater

Incorporate one and a half cups of oil and beat again for one minute.

1min
4
misturar

Add two cups of chocolate drink mix (or one cup of 50% cocoa chocolate).

5
misturar

Add one and a half level tablespoons of baking powder and half a level tablespoon of baking soda.

6
misturar

Add three and a half cups of all-purpose flour and two cups of room temperature water.

7
bater

Lightly mix initially and beat the batter for another minute until it is smooth and spectacular.

1min

Dica: The batter will look very nice.

8
untar

Pour the batter into a 13.7 inch x 9.4 inch x 2.1 inch baking pan, greased with butter and dusted with all-purpose flour.

9
assar

Bake in a preheated oven: 338°F (170°C) for an electric oven (top and bottom heating) or 350°F (180°C) for a conventional oven.

170°C

Dica: Baking time is 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out dry and clean.

10
misturar

For the soaking syrup, mix half a small can of sweetened condensed milk, two cups of milk, and half a cup of chocolate drink mix in a saucepan.

11
cozinhar

Heat the syrup mixture on the stove, let it boil for about one minute, and turn off the heat.

1min

Dica: The syrup should be poured over the cake right after boiling.

12
furar

While the cake cools slightly, poke the entire surface with a toothpick and pour the hot syrup over it.

Dica: Poking holes before drizzling with syrup helps with absorption.

13
derreter

For the ganache, melt 200g of semi-sweet chocolate with 200g of heavy cream, using the microwave in 30-second intervals or a double boiler.

Dica: Melting in the microwave in 30-second bursts is one option.

14
espalhar

Spread the melted ganache over the cake that has already been drizzled with the syrup.

Dica: The cake can be eaten even without waiting for it to cool completely due to its softness.

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Dietary Info

Vegetarian

Allergens Present

Gluten Milk Egg

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

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