Quick Mix Chocolate Cake

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This cake is so good, no need to use an electric mixer for this it's all mixed by hand in a matter of minutes! This cake is so moist and so chocolaty. If you are a cinnamon lover add in 1 teaspoon. You will love the simplicity, texture and taste of this cake!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 1 (13x9-inch) cake

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 cup water
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup mini chocolate chip
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

directions

1. Set oven to 350°.
2. Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
4. In a large bowl sift together both sugars, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
5. In another bowl mix/whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, oil, water, eggs and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients; mix well to combine until you have a smooth batter (I use a large whisk for mixing).
6. Add in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
7. Pour into prepared baking dish.
8. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done.
9. Cool completely before frosting.
10. **NOTE** if using nuts reduce amount of chocolate chips to 1/2 cup.

Reviews

[Rose is Rose]

Strange but delicious! I followed the directions exactly. I thought the ratio of liquid was a bit too high, but went out on a limb. My cake took about 45 minutes in our electric oven. It had a texture very similar to pudding cake and was really good warm. I didn't bother to ice it. Even cold, it is good--sort of a brownie like affair. Was sorry I didn't have any vanilla ice cream to go with it--had to make do with milk!!

 

[LoveToBake67]

I was looking for a quick and easy chocolate cake recipe to whip up for dessert, and boy this is it. Like one of the earlier reviewers I halved the recipe and baked it in a 9x9 pan. I made a few changes, substituted unsweetened Applesauce for the oil, 1/2 cup of regular sized milk chocolate and peanut butter chips, and 1/2 cup of quick cooking oats. I baked it for about 25 minutes and it turned out spectacular. I will make this many times. thanks for the wonderful recipe.

 

[Juenessa]

This cake is so tender and moist! I used regular chocolate chips and replaced the cup of water with coffee. I also needed to bake the cake for about 35 minutes. I used the icing from my recipe #55508. This is a keeper, Kit! My boys, hubby and I thank you so much.

 

[gournmetlover]

I only added 1/4 cup of white sugar instead of 1 1/4, and light evapourated milk instead of buttermilk to lower the calories. It still tasted great, just not too sweet. I did add the nuts (almonds - chopped) and it tasted awesome!! It was a real hit.

 

[KelBel]

Cut the recipe in half to make a 9x9 cake. Did not use nuts, and used regular sized chocolate chips. The cinnamon is a nice touch.