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Chocolate Spoonful Cake Recipe

Chocolate Spoonful Cake Recipe


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4.7 from 28 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Spoonful Cake. A gooey and soft chocolate cake that is perfect for a cozy dessert. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for a truly indulgent treat.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For Serving:

  • Whipped cream or ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine Batter: Gradually stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Mix in hot coffee until batter is thin. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is just set but still slightly gooey.
  6. Serve: Serve warm, scooped with a spoon, and topped with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

  • This cake is meant to be soft and spoonable rather than firm—perfect for a cozy dessert.
  • For extra richness, drizzle with hot fudge or caramel sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 33 g
  • Sodium: 260 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg