Chocolate Cake Recipe: Based on NeemTime research
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour – 455 calories
1/2 cup granulated sugar – 400 calories
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder – 50 calories
1/2 teaspoon baking powder – negligible calories
1/2 teaspoon baking soda – negligible calories
1/4 teaspoon salt – negligible calories
1/4 cup vegetable oil – 480 calories
1/2 cup buttermilk – 50 calories
1 large egg – 70 calories
1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 12 calories
For the Frosting:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened – 400 calories
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder – 50 calories
1/2 cup powdered sugar – 200 calories
1 tablespoon milk – 10 calories
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract – 6 calories
Total Calories: 2,223 calories
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Pan: Grease and flour a small 6-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. (Approx. 455 calories from flour, 400 calories from sugar, and 50 calories from cocoa powder. Total: 905 calories)
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. (Approx. 480 calories from oil, 50 calories from buttermilk, 70 calories from egg, and 12 calories from vanilla. Total: 612 calories)
4. Combine Ingredients
Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. (Total combined calories: 1,517 calories from both dry and wet ingredients)
5. Bake the Cake
Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Approx. 1,517 calories)
6. Cool the Cake
Cool Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Frosting
Cream Butter: In a medium bowl, beat 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter until creamy.
Add Cocoa and Sugar: Gradually add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/2 cup powdered sugar, mixing well.
Add Milk and Vanilla: Add 1 tablespoon milk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. (Approx. 400 calories from butter, 50 calories from cocoa powder, 200 calories from powdered sugar, 10 calories from milk, and 6 calories from vanilla. Total: 666 calories)
8. Frost the Cake
Frost Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides.
9. Serve
Cut and Serve: Slice the cake into 4 pieces and serve.
Total Estimated Calories per Serving:
Without Frosting: About 379 calories
With Frosting: About 751 calories
This recipe provides a rich and moist chocolate cake with creamy frosting, perfect for a small gathering. Enjoy baking and indulging in your homemade treat!