Prepare to embark on a decadent chocolate journey that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! This Chocolate Inside Out Cake isn't just another dessert - it's a rich, moist chocolate explosion that promises to transform your ordinary baking experience into an extraordinary culinary adventure. With its intense chocolate flavor and incredibly tender crumb, this cake is about to become your new go-to recipe for impressing friends, family, and satisfying those intense chocolate cravings.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, ensuring all surfaces are evenly coated to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk the dry ingredients until they are well combined and free of lumps.
- In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs until well blended. Add whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk these wet ingredients until they are thoroughly incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until the batter is smooth and no dry streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.
- Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, stirring gently. The batter will become very thin, which is normal for this recipe. Mix until the water is completely integrated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly to the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake - it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes. The cake will continue to set as it cools.
- Once cooled, you can dust with powdered sugar, add a chocolate ganache, or serve as is. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking.
- Sift your dry ingredients to prevent lumps and create a more uniform cake texture.
- Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
- The boiling water might seem unusual, but it helps create an incredibly moist cake.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Check your cake early - ovens can vary, so start checking doneness around 35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before cutting to maintain its structure.
- For an extra indulgent touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle with warm chocolate ganache.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 65g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 45mg
