Quick Portuguese Chocolate Cake
A moist and delicious Portuguese-style chocolate cake that can be prepared quickly. Perfect for a last-minute dessert.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup granulated sugar
- ●1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ●1 teaspoon baking powder
- ●1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 cup whole milk
- ●1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- ●1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- 6
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.