Description
Chocolate Tray Cake is a nostalgic delight that evokes fond memories of childhood celebrations. This moist, rich chocolate cake is incredibly easy to prepare, making it the perfect centerpiece for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. With its fudgy texture and customizable toppings, every slice offers a burst of chocolatey goodness that will leave your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking tray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared tray and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting or serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg