I’ve noticed that when people find out I'm a Texan, they assume a few things: I’m mighty friendly, I love biscuits and barbecue, and I know a thing or two about Southern hospitality. And none of those things is wrong. But, I have to admit the hospitality part trips me up sometimes. When faced with unexpected guests, my house is often 80 degrees (I’m happier to live my life without the sound of air conditioner) and there are piles (and I mean piles) of sugar-coated dishes in the sink. No one told me there’d be this many dishes involved in running a food blog.
So when I hear someone is coming down my way and wants to pick some produce from the garden, I flip on the AC, start gathering dirty dishes into one enormous pile (as if this is somehow better than scattered piles), and put some hot water on to make a fresh jug of sweet tea.
Lately, my visitors and last-minute dinner guests have seen fewer dishes because I’ve been working on this one-bowl easy chocolate cake. Although, one Sunday I had every bowl I owned coated in chocolate cake batter with a wooden spoon and chocolate fingerprint-coated labels denoting ‘version 1', 'version 2', etc. Let's not even talk about all the sticky jam-coated spoons. All of this so that you may have an easy go-to recipe for chocolate cake up your sleeve.
This cake is customizable to your tastes. I've succesfully used seedless raspberry and blackberry jam in the batter, as well as homemade cherry preserves. (Remember when 2 people ate 10 pounds of cherries in 2 weeks?)
One final note, this cake is dense and fudgey, not light and birthday-cakey. Like any good (almost) flourless cake, it tends to sink a little in the middle. If this sort of thing bothers you, plop on some freshly whipped cream to fill in the dip.
From my hospitable Southern heart to yours, This rich chocolate cake is so easy to make!
One Bowl Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 214Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 145mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 3g
Kimby says
That is such a beautiful photo and I love that you added jam to this cake! Couldn't agree with you more on that annoying "A/C" noise -- I'm reveling in our less-than-100-degree weather now with the windows open. Thanks for another great recipe, Christina -- your hospitality is charming!
Feast on the Cheap says
Could have used this last night - hit with a major chocolate craving
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
I love dense and fudgey cakes! And this certainly looks like one of those tortes that I sampled recently. Delicious :)
sippitysup says
one bowl plus lots of fudginess equal winner. GREG
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
I am so bookmarking this one. I am not a big fan of jams, what can I substitute that with? some more chocolate or something like that?
Lauren says
I've said it before and I'll say it again! I LOVE that you make treats that only serve 2! It's a brilliant idea and I think sooner or later you're going to get a cookbook deal. Seriously.
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
This looks like the perfect fix for my chocolate addiction. Of course I can eat your desserts for two by myself!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Looks so nice and rich, and I love the combination of chocolate and raspberry.
Diane {Created by Diane} says
looks delicious love a rich cake like this :)
I'm guessing people may think my house is warm too then...well today I HAD to put the air on, it was about 83 in the house and nothing seems to get done quickly when it's that warm!
Jesica @ Pencil Kitchen says
Hmm... That looks soooo CHOCOLATEY.... you could have left it in the tray and I'd hug it to sleep...