Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Chocolate Tray Cake, a moist dessert that guarantees smiles at any gathering. With its tender crumb and heavenly chocolate aroma, this cake is perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or simply brightening up your day. Easy to prepare and beautifully versatile, serve it warm with ice cream or chilled as a delightful snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large rectangular baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until frothy; then combine with dry ingredients.
- Gently fold until smooth—avoid over-mixing.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips for added richness.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For an extra twist, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free flour. You can add chopped nuts or dried fruit for additional texture. To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.