Description
A delightful and indulgent chocolate cake perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar (200 g)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (60 g)
- 1/2 cup melted butter (125 g)
- 1 cup milk (250 ml)
- 2 cups flour (300 g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (13 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Stir in melted butter and vanilla essence until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting or serving.
Notes
Serve at room temperature, frost with chocolate icing or sprinkle with powdered sugar and fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, birthday cake, Jungle Cake, baking, indulgent dessert