Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Poppy seeds: 1/4 cup (50g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Sugar: 1 1/4 cups (250g)
- Dark chocolate chips: 1 cup (200g)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar until light and fluffy. Add chocolate chips, oil, and buttermilk; beat until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 per slice
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 35g
- Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and decadent chocolate flavor
- Soft and moist crumb
- Chewy poppy seed texture
- Perfect for any occasion
User Comments:
- "This cake is so delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and the poppy seeds give it a nice texture."
- "I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a quick dessert or for a special occasion."
- "The combination of chocolate and poppy seeds is perfect. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure the buttermilk is at room temperature before using it. This will help ensure that the cake rises properly.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips with at least 60% cocoa content.
- Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a wire rack. This will help prevent it from breaking.
