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Fluffy Chocolate Cake
A light, moist chocolate cake made with cocoa and hot water for a smooth, tender crumb.
- Yield
- 1 cake (24 cm) · 12 servings
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Resting / chilling
- 30 min
- Total time
- 1 h 25 min
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Ingredients
- 250 g wheat flour
- 60 g 100% cocoa powder
- 270 g sugar
- 150 g whole egg
- 150 ml neutral vegetable oil
- 200 ml hot water
- 15 g baking powder
- 2 g fine salt
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F and prepare a 24 cm cake pan.
- Sift the flour, cocoa, sugar and salt into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the eggs and oil.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the hot water, stirring until the batter is smooth and fairly fluid.
- Fold in the baking powder gently.
- Pour into the pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set.
- Cool for about 30 minutes before unmolding.
Presentation
Serve plain to highlight the soft crumb and deep chocolate flavor.
Suggested pairing
Coffee, milk or tea.
Storage
Store tightly covered for up to 3 days at cool room temperature or up to 5 days refrigerated.
Make ahead
Bake one day ahead and wrap well to preserve moisture.
Food safety
Bake until the center is fully cooked and use clean, dry utensils when storing.
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