Mix In The Pan Chocolate Cake Recipe

Craving chocolate cake but short on time? This incredibly easy recipe skips the mixing bowls and bakes a moist, delicious chocolate cake directly in the pan! No cake mix needed – just simple ingredients, combined and baked to perfection. Top with your favorite frosting (or enjoy it plain!) for a decadent treat. Adapted from Martha Stewart's Everyday Food magazine (November 2009), this recipe is a true time-saver without sacrificing flavor.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 278.8 kcal

Protein 5g

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Ingredients for Mix In The Pan Chocolate Cake

All Purpose Flour
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
Vegetable Oil
White Vinegar
Cold Water
Vanilla Extract

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How to Make Mix In The Pan Chocolate Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
In the prepared pan, 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.
Add ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 cup water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
Mix vigorously with a whisk or electric mixer until just combined. A few small lumps are okay; don't overmix.
Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting or serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

100g

Fat

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mix In The Pan Chocolate Cake?

Mix In The Pan Chocolate Cake takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mix In The Pan Chocolate Cake?

Mix In The Pan Chocolate Cake has approximately 278.8 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mix In The Pan Chocolate Cake?

The key ingredients for Mix In The Pan Chocolate Cake are All Purpose Flour, Sugar, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Vegetable Oil. See the full list with measurements above.