5 Ingredient Chocolate Cake
This is a super-easy and surprisingly delicious chocolate cake, perfect for anyone new to baking! We tested five versions, and this one received a perfect 10/10 from taste testers. Serve it with whipped vegan cream and berries for an extra treat.
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Ingredients
- 200 g all-purpose white flour
- 70 g cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 180 g coconut sugar or caster or muscovado sugar
- 130 g sunflower oil
- 500 ml boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare for BakingPreheat the oven to 180°C.Line a springform cake tin with baking parchment.
- Combine Dry IngredientsSieve the flour and cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl.Add the baking powder and sugar, and mix well to combine.
- Add Wet IngredientsAdd the sunflower oil and boiling water to the dry ingredients.Fold everything together until you have a smooth, consistent batter.
- BakePour the batter into the lined springform cake tin.Place in the oven and bake at 180°C for 30 minutes.Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick or knife; if it comes out clean, the cake is done. If not, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and ServeRemove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin.Serve plain or decorate with your choice of frosting, or simply with whipped vegan cream and berries.