chocolate craving cake
This chocolate craving cake is rich, moist, and incredibly decadent. A perfect treat for chocolate lovers featuring a silky chocolate sour cream frosting.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup warm water or brewed coffee warm
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F if using a glass or ceramic pan or 325°F if using metal. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until combined, then increase to medium and mix for 2 minutes.
- Stir in warm water or coffee until batter is thin and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs.
- Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Heat chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Notes
This cake is best served chilled or at room temperature and can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.