In Pan Chocolate Cake

Discover the ultimate one-pan delight with this easy and fudgy In Pan Chocolate Cake! Perfectly moist and rich, this homemade chocolate cake is mixed and baked directly in the pan, eliminating the need for extra bowls and minimizing cleanup. Featuring pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and a touch of white vinegar for that classic "wacky cake" magic, this egg-free and dairy-free dessert is as simple as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes with only 5 minutes of prep, this recipe is ideal for weeknight indulgence or last-minute celebrations. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with your favorite frosting for a crowd-pleasing treat that's irresistibly good! Keywords: in pan chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake recipe, one-pan dessert, vegan chocolate cake.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water
• 0.33 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan or a round 9-inch cake pan.

Step 3

In the pan itself, add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently with a fork or small whisk to combine evenly.

Step 4

Make three wells in the dry ingredients: one larger well and two smaller wells.

Step 5

Pour the vegetable oil into the largest well.

Step 6

Pour the white vinegar into one of the smaller wells.

Step 7

Pour the vanilla extract into the other smaller well.

Step 8

Carefully pour the water over the top of all the ingredients in the pan.

Step 9

Using a fork or whisk, gently stir everything together right in the pan until there are no streaks of flour left. Be sure to scrape the edges and corners of the pan to incorporate all the dry ingredients.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or frost with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	720.1 grams (720.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1948

Total Fat 78.50g	101%
Saturated Fat 14.80g	74%
Polyunsaturated Fat 44.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2449mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 329.00g	120%
Dietary Fiber 24.70g	88%
Total Sugars 202.00g
Protein 24.30g	49%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 104mg	8%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 1053mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.3%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 62.1%