Decadent Cocoa Dream Cake

Decadent Cocoa Dream Cake

180 mins
medium
8 servings

A rich and moist cocoa cake, perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results.

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Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 250.00 gAll-purpose flour(Ensure it's gluten-free if needed)
  • 63.00 gUnsweetened cocoa powder(For intense chocolate flavor)
  • 1.25 tspBaking soda(For lift)
  • 0.75 tspSalt(Enhances flavors)
  • 0.75 cupDairy-free butter(Use a good quality brand)
  • 275.00 gLight brown sugar(Packed)
  • 2.00 largeDairy-free eggs(Room temperature)
  • 1.00 tspVanilla extract(For aroma)
  • 150.00 mlDairy-free milk(Use almond or soy milk)
  • 1.00 cupDairy-free whipped topping(For topping)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Cream together dairy-free butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Beat in dairy-free eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with dairy-free milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

6

Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

7

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

8

Top with dairy-free whipped topping and serve.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Optional: Garnish with fresh berries or chocolate shavings.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Estimated time: 2 minutes