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Hey there, fellow chocolate aficionados! If you’re anything like me, chocolate is your best friend, your comforter, and sometimes even your therapist. Sometimes life’s demands can make you feel like dessert is a luxury you can’t afford. Enter my Super Spongy Chocolate Hot Milk Cake—a dreamy blend of rich cocoa and fluffy goodness that’s SO easy to whip up, it’ll leave you wondering why you didn’t bake it sooner! 🥳 Whether it’s a special occasion or just a Tuesday that needs a touch of magic, this cake is a busy woman’s solution to deliciousness.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat and Prep: First things first—preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your favorite cake pan! Trust me, you don’t want a cake that’s more stubborn than your kids on a school morning.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a big mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until they look like a chocolatey sandcastle… you know, if sand tasted amazing.
Heat it Up: In a small saucepan, gently warm the milk and melt the butter together. This step is where the magic begins! (Which, by the way, can also double as your morning beverage—just kidding!)
Combine the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract. Then pour in that lovely warm milk-butter combination. Feel free to dance a little while mixing—it makes the cake taste better!
Mix Wet and Dry: Now pour your wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until everything is just combined. It’s okay if the mixture is a little lumpy; we aren’t trying to win a beauty pageant!
Bake Your Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, and let it bake for about 25-30 minutes. Go ahead, and do a happy dance while you wait! Your house will smell like heaven, and your friends will start knocking.
Cool Down: Once it’s done, let it cool before you dive in. You’ve earned it!

Notes

Don’t Rush the Cooling: I know the smell is tantalizing, but this cake benefits from a little cooling time. It allows it to set perfectly!
Extra Love: For a fun twist, add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter. It’ll add that little surprise that transforms your cake from delightful to divine!
Frosting Fun: If you feel extra adventurous, top it with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. You can never go wrong with more chocolate, right? 🍦