Go Back
–+ servings
Warm Up with a Slice of Our Rich Hot Chocolate Cake

Warm Up with a Slice of Our Rich Hot Chocolate Cake Bliss

Warm up with a slice of our rich Hot Chocolate Cake that captures the essence of a classic winter drink.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with a gluten-free blend.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Natural or Dutch-processed for flavor.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 large Large Eggs At room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil or butter.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened before mixing.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Hot Chocolate or Boiling Water Can substitute coffee.
For Topping Options
  • 1 cup Whipped Ganache Indulgently creamy.
  • 1 cup Cocoa Buttercream Classic flavors.
  • Toasted Marshmallows For a festive twist.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cake Pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Stir in the wet ingredients: oil, softened butter, and milk until combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Slowly mix in the hot chocolate or boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-40 minutes.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Frost your cooled cakes with your desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Hot Chocolate Cake pairs well with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!