Hot Chocolate Drizzle Cake
A rich and moist chocolate cake drenched in a hot cocoa sauce poured straight from the pan — pure comfort in every single bite. This easy, budget-friendly recipe delivers deep chocolate flavor with a wonderfully fudgy texture. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for family dinners or cozy weekends!
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 3 eggs
- 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (120 ml) neutral vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water
- For the sauce: 4 tablespoons whole milk
- For the sauce: ½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
- For the sauce: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- For the sauce: 1 cup (200 g) sugar
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Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light, pale, and fluffy.
- 2
Add the oil and cocoa powder, mix well, then gradually incorporate the flour and salt. Pour in the hot water while stirring to loosen the batter, and fold in the baking powder last.
- 3
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch (24 cm) cake pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 4
While the cake bakes, make the sauce: combine the milk, cocoa powder, butter, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly for 2–3 minutes.
- 5
As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, poke holes all over the warm surface with a fork, then immediately pour the hot sauce over the top, spreading it to cover evenly.
💡 Chef's Tip
Pour the sauce while both cake and sauce are hot — this is what gives the cake its signature moist, fudgy bite. For extra depth, add a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the batter.
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