Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk or water
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate for decoration (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder (if using), baking powder, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil or melted butter, and milk or water.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped chocolate and stir gently.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish or muffin cups.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
- Calories: Approx. 300-400 depending on the ingredients used and the size of the serving.
- Carbohydrates: Flour and sugar are the main sources of carbohydrates in this dish.
- Fat: Oil or butter adds fat to the mixture.
- Protein: Eggs provide protein.
Dish Characteristics:
- This dish is a chocolate-flavored dessert with a soft and moist texture.
- It has a rich and sweet taste that is popular among Americans.
- The addition of cocoa powder gives it a rich chocolate flavor.
User Comments:
- "This dessert was delicious! The chocolate flavor was rich and the texture was perfect."
- "I added some extra chocolate chips to make it even more chocolatey, it was great!"
- "Easy to make and a great dessert for a family gathering."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure that the oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking.
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing results.
- If desired, add more chocolate chips or chopped chocolate for extra chocolate flavor and texture.
