Tell me about this six ingredient chocolate cake?
Who doesn’t love an easy chocolate cake that tastes great! This cake has only five ingredients and the frosting is Nutella chocolate spread! You probably have most of the ingredients in your kitchen already.
This cake is moist, fluffy and perfect when you want to make a simple dessert. I love to make this cake on Friday evenings when I have no energy left and just want to vegetate infant of the TV with a glass of Prosecco…raise your hand if you can relate…
I love to warm it up a little in the microwave and serve it with ice cream…so good!
Why should I make this six ingredient chocolate cake?
- Your friends or relatives are coming around and you need a dessert quick.
- You will most likely have all the ingredients for the cake, but you might have to pop out to grab some Nutella. Unless you are me and have multiple jars at all times.
- You want chocolate cake but do not have the energy to make a complicated cake.
When should I make this six ingredient chocolate cake?
I have a list of reasons for you that will make you want to whip up this easy and decadent dessert in no time. Here are some of the best occasions to make a six ingredient chocolate cake:
- When you have a chocolate craving that won’t go away. Sometimes, you just need a slice of rich and moist chocolate cake to satisfy your sweet tooth. And with only six ingredients, you don’t have to worry about spending too much time or money on making it.
- When you have guests coming over and you want to impress them. Nothing says “I’m a great host” like serving a homemade chocolate cake that looks and tastes amazing. Your guests will think you spent hours in the kitchen, but you’ll know the truth: it only took you a few minutes to prepare this simple recipe.
- When you want to celebrate a special occasion. Whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, or a promotion, a six ingredient chocolate cake is the perfect way to mark the event. You can even customize it with candles, sprinkles, or frosting to make it more festive.
- When you need a pick-me-up after a long day. Sometimes, life can be stressful and overwhelming, and you need a little treat to cheer yourself up. A six ingredient chocolate cake can do wonders for your mood, especially if you pair it with some ice cream or whipped cream.
- When you want to try something new in the kitchen. If you’re bored of making the same old desserts, why not give this six ingredient chocolate cake a try? It’s easy, fun, and delicious, and you might discover a new favorite recipe.
As you can see, there are plenty of reasons to make a six ingredient chocolate cake. So what are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients and get baking!
Tip for making a moist chocolate cake – blooming the cocoa powder
Did you know that there’s a simple trick that can make your cocoa powder even more delicious and intense? It’s called blooming, and it’s super easy to do.
Blooming cocoa powder means mixing it with a hot liquid, such as water, coffee, or milk, and letting it sit for a few minutes. This process hydrates the cocoa solids and releases more of their flavor and aroma. It also dissolves some of the bitterness and acidity that can make cocoa powder taste flat or dull.
Blooming cocoa powder can make a huge difference in your baked goods and beverages. It can make them richer, darker, and more chocolatey. It can also improve the texture and moistness of your cakes.
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How to make this easy chocolate cake?
This chocolate cake is very easy to make, here’s how:
- Boil the kettle.
- Cream room temperature butter and sugar together. It will not become creamy you are doing it right.
- Add one egg at a time, mix using electric beaters.
- Fold in half the sifted flour using a spatula, then fold in the remaining flour.
- Mix together the cocoa powder and boiling water in a separate bowl. Let it sit for 2 mins.
- Pour the cocoa mixture into the cake batter. Fold using the spatula until combined.
- Line two 6″ cake tins, pour in the cake batter.
- Bake in the oven for 25-28 mins at 180c fan.
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Ingredients
Easy Six Ingredient Chocolate Cake
- 100g salted butter
- 280g caster sugar
- 3 eggs
- 160g self raising flour
- 60g cocoa powder
- 150ml boiling water
- 2 jars of 350g Nutella or your chocolate spread of choice. (You should only need approximately one and half jars of Nutella for the entire cake)
Instructions
Easy Six Ingredient Chocolate Cake
- Boil the kettle.
- Cream room temperature butter and sugar together. It will not become creamy, don't worry you are doing it right.
- Add one egg at a time, mix using electric beaters.
- Fold in half the sifted flour using a spatula, then fold in the remaining flour.
- Mix together the cocoa powder and boiling water in a separate bowl. Let it sit for 2 mins.
- Pour the cocoa mixture into the cake batter. Fold using the spatula until combined.
- Line two 6" cake tins, pour in the cake batter.
- Bake in the oven for 25-28 mins at 180c fan.
Assemble and decorate
- Once the cakes have cooled, cut off the tops to make them flat.
- Optional simple syrup the cake layers to make them more moist.
- Spread a layer of Nutella on top of the 1st cake layer.
- Turn the second cake layer upside down and place it on top.
- Spread Nutella all over the cake in a messy pattern. I recommend stirring the Nutella in a bowl to loosen it before spreading it on the cake. I used 1 and a half jars of Nutella in total for the inside and outside of the cake. You will not need the whole 2 jars.
