Chocolate cake

Chocolate Cake: a quick and delicious dessert

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Number of servings: 8

I propose a simple and tasty chocolate cake recipe, perfect for any occasion. This cake is quick to prepare and will surely impress with its intense chocolate flavor. So, let's get started!

Ingredients:

- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g whole wheat flour
- 50 g high-quality cocoa powder
- 150 g dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa)
- 200 g sugar
- 100 ml water
- 100 ml sunflower oil (or olive oil for added flavor)
- 100 g butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 packet of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Vanilla (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Prepare a baking tray (about 20x30 cm) and line it with parchment paper or grease it with butter and dust with flour to prevent the cake from sticking.

2. Mixing the flours: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and cocoa powder. Add a pinch of salt and the baking powder. This mixture will give the cake a soft and fluffy texture.

3. Melting the chocolate: In a small saucepan, add the broken chocolate pieces, sugar, water, oil, and butter. Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not let it boil, as the chocolate may burn. It is important to use high-quality chocolate to achieve an intense flavor.

4. Combining the ingredients: Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, add the eggs one at a time, mixing vigorously to incorporate them. If you want an extra flavor, add a few drops of vanilla extract.

5. Combining the mixtures: Pour the chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until everything is well combined. Be careful not to overmix; it is enough to not see any flour.

6. Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared tray and level the surface. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes. To check if it is done, insert a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

7. Cooling and serving: Allow the cake to cool in the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. You can serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a contrast of temperatures and textures.

Variation suggestion: You can add chopped nuts, almonds, or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor. You can also experiment with adding dried fruits or flavored extracts to customize the cake to your taste.

This chocolate cake is a quick dessert, perfect for moments when you want to impress guests or treat yourself to something sweet. With a rich taste and moist texture, it will surely become a favorite recipe in your kitchen!