Description
A soft and moist 1 egg chocolate cake made without an oven. This easy stovetop cake is rich, fluffy, and perfect for small-batch chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 6-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Preheat a heavy-bottomed pan or large pot on low heat for 5 minutes. Place a metal stand or ring inside.
- Place the cake pan on the stand, cover with a tight lid, and cook on low heat for 30-35 minutes.
- Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Remove from heat, cool completely, then unmold and serve.
Notes
- Always cook on very low heat to prevent burning the bottom.
- Do not open the lid frequently while cooking.
- You can top with chocolate ganache or powdered sugar.
- This recipe can also be steamed instead of stovetop baked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International