This chocolate cake is incredibly moist and topped with a velvety chocolate sauce that melts in your mouth! Perfectly sized, baked in a 7-inch pan. This simple and rich chocolate cake is the perfect treat when you’re craving something sweet!
Easy Single Layer Chocolate Cake
This chocolate cake is incredibly moist and topped with a velvety chocolate sauce that melts in your mouth! Perfectly sized, baked in a 7-inch pan. This simple and rich chocolate cake is the perfect treat when you’re craving something sweet!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1½ cups self-rising flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 cup dairy-free milk + 1 tsp vinegar
- ¼ cup dairy-free yogurt
- ¼ cup neutral oil
For the Chocolate Sauce:
- 7 oz dark chocolate
- ¾ cup dairy-free milk
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C).
- Grease a 7-inch (18cm) cake tin.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine the dairy-free milk and vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken and curdle.
- Stir in the dairy-free yogurt and oil until well blended.
Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- Sift the self-rising flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar into the wet mixture.
- Gently mix everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is well-risen and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Make the Chocolate Sauce:
- Heat the dairy-free milk in a small saucepan until warm.
- Pour the warm milk over the dark chocolate and stir until fully melted and smooth.
Finish and Serve:
- Once the cake has cooled, pour the chocolate sauce over the top.
- Slice and enjoy this deliciously moist chocolate cake!