Chocolate Cake with KitKat
A rich, moist chocolate cake topped with a glossy chocolate sauce and a crunchy KitKat bar. Perfect for a quick dessert that feels indulgent.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 bar KitKat bar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 0.5 cup cocoa, 1 tsp baking soda, and 0.5 tsp salt.
- 3
Add 1 cup water and 0.5 cup oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes.
- 5
Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 6
Once cool, top with chocolate sauce or jam if desired, and place the KitKat bar on top before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch round cake pan
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- toothpick
- wire rack
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