Basic Chocolate Cake

Basic Chocolate Cake Recipe

Hello! We are going to prepare a delicious basic chocolate cake, an essential recipe for those who enjoy the Cocoa Flavor in its purest and homemade form. This cake is perfect for any occasion, easy to make and with ingredients accessible to everyone. Plus, you'll learn how to achieve a fluffy texture and a balanced flavor, ideal for pairing with your favorite toppings.

Preparation time

This cake combines speed with professional results at home. Check the times to organize yourself better:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 30 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes
• Servings: 10
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

For the dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

If you don't have cocoa powder, you can use dark chocolate good quality grated chocolate, making sure to melt it and mix well to maintain the chocolate intensity.

Utensils we will use

• Frying pan or baking mold (preferably springform or round)
• Hand or electric whisk
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cup
• Spoon or spatula for mixing
• Sifter or strainer for flour and cocoa

Preparation

1. Mixing dry ingredients

1. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt: This is key to avoid lumps and achieve a fine and fluffy texture in the batter.
2. Add the sugar: Mix well to distribute evenly.

2. Incorporating liquid ingredients

1. Beat the eggs with the milk, oil, and vanilla extract: Do this until you have a homogeneous mixture.
2. Slowly add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients: Mix with a spatula until integrated, without overbeating to avoid hardening the dough.

3. Adding boiling water

1. Pour the water carefully: This helps intensify the cocoa flavor and create a moist batter. Mix gently until uniform.

4. Baking

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC: An essential step for the cake to rise properly.
2. Grease and flour the mold: This will prevent the cake from sticking.
3. Pour the batter into the mold and bake for 30 minutes: Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean to confirm it's cooked.

To finish and serve

Let the cake cool in the mold for about 10 minutes before unmolding to prevent it from breaking. You can decorate with chocolate ganache or simply sprinkle some powdered sugar to highlight the Sweet Temptation. Serve with coffee or milk for a complete experience of Homemade Flavors.

I want to share these tips with you

• Use room temperature ingredients: This will facilitate mixing and improve the cake's texture.
• Do not overbeat the mixture: Less is more to prevent the cake from becoming hard or dry.
• Test the oven with a thermometer: Many times the temperature is not exact and this affects the cooking.
• When adding the boiling water, mix carefully: This prevents splashes and ensures that the dough is uniform.
• Let the cake rest before covering or filling: Room temperature prevents the frosting from melting or moistening the dough.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 350 kcal
• Proteins: 5 g
• Fats: 15 g
• Carbohydrates: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g

These values are approximate per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients and quantities used.

5 keys to make it perfect

• Texture keys: Adjust the amount of milk or water if the dough is too dry or too liquid to maintain balance.
• Cocoa quality: Use a good quality unsweetened cocoa powder, this will make a difference in the Dream Chocolate you are looking for.
• Liquid temperature: They should not be cold when mixing, except for boiling water, which enhances the flavor.
• Oven control: Adjust the temperature if you notice that the cake browns too quickly or is raw inside.
• Cake resting: Resting after baking helps the flavors and final texture settle.

When is it ideal to enjoy it?

This cake is ideal for family celebrations, birthdays, or simply to sweeten an afternoon with friends. Its simple preparation makes it a perfect option for those who are starting out in Baking homemade baking and want to experiment with toppings or fillings like tres leches cake. Furthermore, it is excellent for special events like ChocoFest or to complement a dessert after a hearty meal.

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Video tutorial: How to prepare a basic chocolate cake step by step

This video will visually guide you through each stage, from mixing to baking, making it easy for you to achieve a professional result at home.

Extra video: Techniques for a perfect chocolate cake frosting

Share your experience

Cooking is for experimenting and sharing. Did you dare to prepare this basic chocolate cake? Tell us how it turned out, if you tried variations like adding a little coffee to the mixture or using different toppings. Your tricks and tips help the entire community of lovers of Natural Sweetness to improve and enjoy every creation. Leave your comment and keep sweetening your life!

Culinary glossary

• Sift: Pass a powdered ingredient like flour or cocoa through a fine sieve to aerate it and remove lumps.
• Ganache: Creamy mixture of chocolate and cream used to cover or fill cakes.
• Electric mixer: Utensil for mixing ingredients quickly and evenly.
• Vanilla extract: Liquid aroma extracted from vanilla pods that flavors desserts.
• Baking soda: Leavening agent that helps dough rise and become fluffy.