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Chocolate Craving Cake Recipe

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This rich and moist Chocolate Craving Cake is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with its deep chocolate flavor and smooth sour cream frosting. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, it combines the warmth of cocoa with a creamy, sweet topping that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (63 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup (100 g) whole milk
  • ¼ cup (55 g) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (118 g) warm water or warm brewed coffee

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup (168 g) milk chocolate chips
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for glass or ceramic pans, or 325°F (163°C) for metal pans. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides and bottom to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until well combined.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Add the egg, whole milk, vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined, then increase the speed to medium and continue mixing for 2 minutes to blend fully.
  4. Add warm liquid: Stir in the warm water or warm brewed coffee until the batter is smooth and thin, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  5. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter, signaling it’s fully cooked.
  6. Cool the cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Prepare frosting – melt chocolate chips: Place the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  8. Add sour cream and vanilla: Stir in the sour cream and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to the melted chocolate. Mix until the frosting is smooth, creamy, and fluffy in texture.
  9. Frost the cake: Evenly spread the prepared chocolate sour cream frosting over the completely cooled cake. Allow the frosting to set before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer chocolate taste, use warm brewed coffee instead of water in the batter.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cooled before applying frosting to prevent it from melting.
  • You can substitute milk chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips for a more intense chocolate flavor.
  • Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easier cake removal and cleaner edges.
  • If you prefer a thicker frosting, chill it briefly before spreading.

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