Easy Chocolate Sauce Cake Recipe

This decadent Easy Chocolate Sauce Cake bakes its own luscious chocolate sauce right into the batter! Imagine warm, moist cake with a rich, gooey chocolate center, perfect for a cozy night in. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence. A family favorite passed down through generations – get ready to make this classic recipe your own!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 411.9 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 2.2 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Easy Chocolate Sauce Cake

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How to Make Easy Chocolate Sauce Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, ¾ teaspoon salt.
  3. Add the wet ingredients: ½ cup buttermilk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup packed brown sugar and ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the brown sugar-cocoa mixture evenly over the batter.
  7. Carefully pour 1 cup of boiling water over the top of the cake batter. Do not stir.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

275g

Fat

7g

Carbs

30g

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