Soft Chocolate Cake Recipe

This Soft Chocolate Cake is one of those homemade classics that can brighten any day. Fluffy, moist, and rich in cocoa flavor, it’s easy to make with just a handful of basic ingredients. Ideal for breakfast, as an afternoon treat, or as a simple yet irresistible dessert to share, this cake delivers pure chocolate comfort in every slice.

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Chocolate Cake

A soft and creamy chocolate cake, easy to prepare with just a few ingredients and perfect for any occasion.

Prep: 15m Cook time: 45m Total time: 1h Servings: 8 servings Cuisine: Italian Category: Desserts

by Donato Paolino Published on 15 October 2025

Ingredients

• Eggs 3
• Milk 1 cup
• Vegetable oil 1 cup
• All-purpose flour 300 g
• Sugar 250 g
• Unsweetened cocoa 80 g
• Baking powder 1 packet
• Butter and flour for the pan as needed

Tools

• Bowl
• Immersion blender
• Cake pan
• Aluminum foil
• Oven
• Sifter

Instructions

1. Combine eggs, milk, oil, flour, sugar and cocoa in a bowl.
2. Blend with an immersion mixer until smooth and lump-free.
3. Add baking powder only at the end and mix gently.
4. Butter and flour a cake pan.
5. Pour the batter and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 40–45 minutes.
6. Check doneness with a toothpick: it should come out clean.
7. Let the cake cool and serve dusted with powdered sugar or whipped cream.

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories
285 kcal

Fat
8 g

Carbohydrates
48 g

Protein
6 g

Sugar
—

Fiber
—

Sodium
—

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