Double Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Double Dark Chocolate Cake! This surprisingly quick and easy recipe delivers a rich, intensely chocolatey flavor with surprisingly low fat. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without the guilt! Simple to make, yet impressive to serve.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 291 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Double Dark Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Double Dark Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add 1 cup water, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until smooth and well combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

106g

Fat

6g

Carbs

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Double Dark Chocolate Cake?

Double Dark Chocolate Cake takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Double Dark Chocolate Cake?

Double Dark Chocolate Cake has approximately 291 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Double Dark Chocolate Cake?

The key ingredients for Double Dark Chocolate Cake are All Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Cocoa, Baking Soda, Salt, Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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