Super Spongy Chocolate Hot Milk Cake

Introduction

If you love chocolate cake that's fluffy, moist, and delicious, then you must try the Super Spongy Chocolate Hot Milk Cake. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, a family gathering, or just a sweet treat for yourself. With its rich chocolate flavor and soft texture, this cake will quickly become one of your favorites.

Why Make This Recipe

Making this Super Spongy Chocolate Hot Milk Cake is a great choice for many reasons. First, it's simple and quick to prepare, making it perfect even for beginners. The ingredients are easy to find and usually already in your pantry. Second, the cake is incredibly soft because of the hot milk used in the batter. This little trick helps create that light and airy texture we all love. Plus, who can resist the rich taste of chocolate? It's a crowd-pleaser that everyone enjoys!

How to Make Super Spongy Chocolate Hot Milk Cake

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine hot milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

How to Serve Super Spongy Chocolate Hot Milk Cake

This cake can be served simply on its own or dressed up with icing or toppings. You can dust it with powdered sugar for a classic look or serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. Whipped cream and fresh berries also make a delightful addition!

How to Store Super Spongy Chocolate Hot Milk Cake

Keep your leftover cake in an airtight container to keep it fresh. You can store it at room temperature for a couple of days. If you want to keep it longer, consider putting it in the fridge where it will last about a week. For extended freshness, you can freeze slices of the cake, and they’ll be good for up to three months. Just make sure to wrap them well!

Tips to Make Super Spongy Chocolate Hot Milk Cake

Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for the best results.
Don’t over-mix the batter. It’s okay if there are a few lumps; this will help keep the cake light and fluffy.
If you need more chocolate flavor, consider adding chocolate chips into the batter before baking.

Variation

Feel free to add your twist to this recipe! You can incorporate nuts, swap half of the flour for almond flour for a nutty taste, or mix in different flavors like mint or orange zest to change it up.