Easy Chocolate Snack Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 9 Cuisine: American

A quick and easy chocolate snack cake with rich cocoa flavor, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings. Ideal for casual gatherings or a comforting treat at home.

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Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, brown sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a bowl with a fork.
  2. Stir in water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla.
  3. Pour the batter into an ungreased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
  4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  6. Optional: sprinkle with chocolate chips over hot cake before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

516 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 19.4g 25% DV
Carbs 63.5g 23% DV
Fiber 9.2g 33% DV
Sugar 31.6g 63% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16695.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 755.8mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 204.8mcg 23% DV
Calcium 74.5mg 6% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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