Nut and Kumquat Chocolate Cake
A quick, rich chocolate cake studded with crunchy walnuts and bright, tangy kumquats. Perfect for a speedy dessert or snack.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup kumquats
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 0.75 cup sugar, 0.5 cup cocoa, and 1.5 tsp baking powder. Add 0.5 cup chopped walnuts and 0.5 cup sliced kumquats, toss to coat.
- 3
Add 1 cup water and 0.5 cup vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; batter will be lumpy.
- 4
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.
- 5
Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Toothpick
- Wire rack
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