Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Easy Chocolate Cake

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A moist and simple chocolate cake made with yogurt, cocoa, and basic pantry ingredients. This easy recipe creates a rich and tender cake perfect for everyday desserts or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 natural yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sunflower oil
  • 1 sachet baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
  2. In a large bowl, add the yogurt, cocoa powder, sugar, sunflower oil, baking powder, flour, and eggs.
  3. Mix with a whisk or electric mixer until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
  4. Grease a cake pan with butter.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for about 30 minutes until a knife or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan.
  8. Optional: Slice the cake in half and spread strawberry jam between the layers.

Notes

  • Using sunflower oil helps keep the cake moist and tender.
  • Chocolate chips or chopped nuts can be added to the batter.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or add chocolate glaze for decoration.
  • Different jam flavors such as raspberry or apricot can be used as filling.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • If filled with jam, refrigerate and consume within 4–5 days.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Homestyle
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 330 kcal
  • Sugar: 24 g
  • Sodium: 140 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg