

About the Real Chocolate Cake recipe
Today we're sharing a chocolate cake recipe that's loaded with decadent chocolate. The batter isn't too sweet so you don't feel overwhelmed, and what it lacks in sweetness, it makes up for with the whole chocolate on top. Let's get started with this rich, chocolaty home baking recipe!
Recipe information
Recipe information
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Total time spent: 35 minutes + 1 hour solidification
Key materials: Wheat flour, cocoa powder, eggs, semisweet chocolate
Preparation materials
- 30 grams of wheat flour
- 20 g cocoa powder
- 45 g sugar
- 20 g unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 bar chocolate
Measurements: I used 1T=15cc, 1t=5cc measuring spoon
Tools to use
- Mini loaf pan (16.5×8.5×6.3 cm)
- Ovens
The creation process
Making cake batter




1. measure out all the ingredients (30 g flour, 20 g cocoa powder, 45 g sugar, 20 g unsalted butter) and preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).


2. Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl.




3. in another bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale yellow.



4. melt the butter, then whisk half of the sifted flour and melted butter into the egg mixture.


5. Add the rest of the sifted flour and mix well to avoid clumping.
Baking in the oven


1. Cut and line a mini loaf pan with paper foil.


2. Pour the batter into the mold and tap it on the bottom to release any air bubbles.

3. bake in an oven preheated to 340°F (170°C) for 15 minutes.
Finish with chocolate


1. remove the dough from the oven, cut the chocolate into molds and place them on top of the dough.

2. Bake in an oven preheated to 320°F (160°C) for 10 minutes.

3. Remove the baked cake from the mold and transfer it to a plate.
4. Let it set for an hour and it's done.
Product information used
- Mini bread molds: 16.5×8.5×6.3 cm, so it's a great size to have at home 👉. See products
- Park KangbunFlour with a protein content of 8% or less, perfect for tender baking such as cakes, cookies, scones, etc. 👉. See products
- Cocoa powder: Unsweetened, pure cocoa powder, used to add a rich chocolate flavor 👉. See products
- Unsalted butter: A flavorful butter made from milk, widely used in baking and cooking 👉. See products
- Chocolate: This is a large chocolate that fits in a mold. Use it as a bittersweet milk chocolate 👉. See products
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Closing thoughts
This real chocolate cake recipe is full of rich chocolate flavor. The batter is not very sweet, but the chocolate on top adds just the right amount of sweetness to balance it out. The combination of bittersweet chocolate and moist texture makes this a recipe you'll want to make again and again. Enjoy the ease of home baking and create a special dessert at home. Have a great day, and enjoy your day!
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