Tito's Dark Chocolate Cake
A rich, decadent chocolate cake with a molten center, crafted for those who crave bold flavors and a touch of indulgence. This Western-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers All-purpose flour, Cocoa powder, Baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup, softened Butter
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Hot water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pan and set aside.
- Step 2: Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Step 3: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, finishing with hot water. Pour into the pan.
- Step 4: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool, then frost with melted chocolate ganache.
