🍫 The Only Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich, romantic, and ready in under an hour
Valentine’s Day isn’t all about roses and candlelight — it’s about creating moments that feel personal, cozy, and delicious. This chocolate cake is your love letter in dessert form: simple to make, deeply chocolatey, and perfect for sharing — or savoring solo with a cup of tea and a good book.
✨ Why You’ll Love It
- One bowl, no fuss: Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor
- Moist and rich: Thanks to olive oil and cocoa powder
- Naturally dairy-free
- Perfect base: For berries, whipped cream, or a dusting of love
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
🌀 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, salt.
- Add water, oil, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix until smooth.
- Pour into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting or dusting with powdered sugar.
💡 Beauty Tip
Rich in antioxidants, cocoa helps battle free radicals and supports skin elasticity. So yes — this cake is indulgent and glow-friendly.
🌿 SOUFJAN Tips
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for depth
- Serve with fresh raspberries and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate
- Pair with rose tea or a lavender latte for added romance
- Bake in heart-shaped molds for extra Valentine’s charm
🌸 From SOUFJAN, With Love
This cake is proof that love needn’t be complicated. Whether you’re baking it for someone special or saving a slice for your own moment of sweetness, let this recipe remind you of one thing: you deserve joy, softness, and chocolate — always.
