Everyday Cocoa Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Everyday Cocoa Cake
45 min.
10
390kcal

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Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of our Everyday Cocoa Cake, a delightful dessert that is sure to please both family and friends. Perfect for any occasion, this vegetarian cake is not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying, making it a staple in any home baker's repertoire. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delicious treat without spending all day in the kitchen.

This cake boasts a moist and tender crumb, thanks to the combination of all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and the perfect balance of baking soda and salt. The light brown sugar adds a subtle caramel flavor that complements the chocolate beautifully, while the unsalted butter ensures a rich, buttery texture. Each slice is a heavenly experience, with a caloric content of 390 kcal per serving, making it a delightful yet manageable indulgence.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a sweet moment, this Everyday Cocoa Cake is sure to impress. Dust it with confectioners' sugar for an elegant finish, and watch as it disappears from the table in no time. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a slice of chocolate heaven!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 teaspoons baking soda 
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.8 cups brown sugar light packed
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted softened
  • 0.8 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 1.3 cups water 

Equipment

  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat together butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in vanilla.
  5. Add flour mixture and water alternately in batches, beginning and ending with flour and mixing just until combined.
  6. Pour batter into cake pan and bake in middle of oven until springy to the touch and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Cool in pan 1 hour. Invert onto a rack, then turn right side up and dust with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories390kcal
Protein5.21%
Fat35.13%
Carbs59.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.5
Glycemic Load
13.8
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.3560869227285%

Flavonoids

Catechin
4.18mg
Epicatechin
12.67mg
Quercetin
0.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:389.53kcal
19.48%
Fat:15.89g
24.44%
Saturated Fat:9.62g
60.11%
Carbohydrates:60.71g
20.24%
Net Carbohydrates:57.65g
20.96%
Sugar:37.62g
41.8%
Cholesterol:73.8mg
24.6%
Sodium:341.53mg
14.85%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Caffeine:14.84mg
4.95%
Protein:5.3g
10.6%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.37%
Selenium:13.1µg
18.72%
Copper:0.31mg
15.7%
Iron:2.51mg
13.95%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.75%
Folate:53.41µg
13.35%
Fiber:3.06g
12.25%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.23%
Magnesium:43.06mg
10.76%
Phosphorus:99.79mg
9.98%
Vitamin A:479.45IU
9.59%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.38%
Potassium:194.51mg
5.56%
Calcium:54.75mg
5.47%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.16%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.49%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.48%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.04%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.6%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.97%
Vitamin K:1.46µg
1.39%
Source:Epicurious