Moist Chocolate Cake with Homemade Creamy Sauce
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Moist Chocolate Cake with Homemade Creamy Sauce

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By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 3, 2026

A wonderfully soft and moist chocolate cake finished with a silky homemade chocolate cream sauce. Quick to put together and made with pantry staples, it's the kind of dessert that disappears fast at the table. Comforting, rich, and utterly crowd-pleasing!

Prep⏱️ 50 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

4
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sunflower or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80 g) sweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon (11 g) baking powder
  • ¾ cup (200 ml) heavy cream (for the sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (for the sauce)
  • 3 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder (for the sauce)

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the chocolate cream sauce: in a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, butter, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder.

  2. 2

    Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sauce thickens to a smooth, pourable consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (22 cm) round cake pan.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder until evenly combined.

  5. 5

    In a blender, combine eggs, warm milk, and oil. Blend on high for 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and slightly airy.

  6. 6

    Pour the blended mixture over the dry ingredients and fold together with a spatula until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.

  7. 7

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then unmold and spoon the creamy chocolate sauce generously over the top before serving.

💡 Chef's Tip

Swap half the oil for melted butter for an even richer crumb. The sauce keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days — reheat gently in a double boiler, adding a splash of milk to loosen it if needed.