This quick and easy chocolate cake is soft, moist, and perfectly chocolatey. Made with a simple shop-bought cake mix and topped with melted chocolate, it’s a fuss-free bake that’s ideal for family treats, celebrations, or baking with grandchildren.
- Serves: 8 People
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking: 25 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 400 grams Chocolate cake mix
- 3 whole Eggs
- 110 ml Water
- 140 ml Vegetable oil
- 150 grams Chocolate (for topping, melted)
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
380 kcal -
Fat
21 g -
Carbohydrates
42 g -
Protein
6 g -
Sugar
28 g -
Sodium
320 mg
Procedure
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the Batter
Add the chocolate cake mix to a large bowl. Crack in the eggs, then add the water and oil. Gently combine the ingredients until roughly mixed.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Whisk the Mixture
Using an electric whisk or hand whisk, beat the mixture for about two minutes until smooth, creamy, and lump-free.
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25 minutesMark As Complete
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between two lined cake tins. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tins for about ten minutes before handling.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Add Chocolate Topping
Melt the chocolate gently over hot water. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the cake while it is still slightly warm. Chill in the fridge until set.
