Dive into the joy of effortless baking with the "Very Chocolate Cake Kids Can Make in 1 Pan" by Carrie Sheridan—a super simple, one-pan wonder perfect for young bakers and chocolate lovers alike. This kid-friendly recipe skips the need for mixers, bowls, or complex steps, allowing everything to come together right in the baking pan! Featuring pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and a splash of white vinegar for that signature moist texture, this rich chocolate cake is ready to bake in just 10 minutes of prep time. With no eggs or dairy, it’s also naturally vegan! Let your little ones unleash their creativity and top it off with powdered sugar, frosting, or sprinkles. Whether it’s for a family dessert or a fun cooking activity, this one-pan chocolate cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser and the ultimate no-fuss treat.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Take a greased 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan.
In the pan, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Use a fork or small whisk to mix all the dry ingredients evenly.
Make three small wells in the dry ingredients mixture: one for the vegetable oil, one for the vinegar, and one for the vanilla extract.
Pour the vegetable oil into one well, the vinegar into the second well, and the vanilla extract into the third well.
Pour the water over the entire mixture in the pan and stir carefully with a fork or spatula until the batter is smooth and no dry spots remain.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar or frost with your favorite chocolate icing before serving.
Serving size | (702.2g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1844.3 |
Total Fat 62.4g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 12.4g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 2450.8mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 328.2g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 24.7g | 0% |
Total Sugars 201.6g | |
Protein 24.3g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 105.8mg | 0% |
Iron 15.2mg | 0% |
Potassium 1057.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories