Blender Chocolate Cake

Description:

A moist, rich chocolate cake made entirely in the blender for quick preparation and minimal cleanup. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients into a smooth batter, perfect for any chocolate lover.

Origin:

Blender cakes have gained popularity for their ease and speed, allowing you to prepare cake batter effortlessly without a mixer or extensive mixing bowls.

Ingredients (Serves 8):

1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) boiling water

Optional Ingredients:

1 teaspoon instant coffee powder (to enhance chocolate flavor)
Chocolate chips (folded in after blending)
Frosting of choice (chocolate ganache, buttercream, or cream cheese frosting)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Blend the Ingredients:

In the blender, add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Blend until combined.
Add sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend on low speed until smooth.
Carefully add boiling water and blend briefly until combined (batter will be thin).

3. Bake:

Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
Bake for 30–35 minutes (round pans) or 35–40 minutes (sheet pan), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.