Ingredients for Chocolate Picnic Cake
- Unsweetened Chocolate
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Cold Water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup chocolate chips
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How to Make Chocolate Picnic Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Position oven rack to the lower middle position.
- Grease and flour an 8-inch square or round baking pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate squares in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 cup water and ½ cup vegetable oil until well combined.
- Stir in the cooled melted chocolate and the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with ½ cup chocolate chips.
- Bake for 32-38 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
195g
Fat
49g
Carbs
24g
