Simple One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

None · Year-round · 45 min · Serves 4 · By The Lesapor Kitchen

This simple chocolate cake is a perfect treat for those who love baking on a whim. You only need one bowl to mix everything together, making it an ideal recipe for quick preparation and easy clean-up.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Add milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk or an electric mixer on low speed until smooth and well combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.