Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe for Kids
Make memories not just cake with our easy chocolate cake recipe for kids. Simple, delicious and sprinkled with joy. Perfect for any day!
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Small Mixing bowl or Large measuring cup
- Whisk or spatula
- 9 X 13 rectangular baking pan
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 240 g all-purpose flour 2 cups
- 30 g cocoa powder 1/3 cup
- 5 g baking soda 1/2 teaspoon
- 10 g baking powder 1 teaspoon
- 400 g granulated sugar 2 cups
Wet Ingredients:
- 180 g vegetable oil 1 cup
- 220 g hot water 1 cup: Here it is important to note that hot water does not mean boiling water.
- 150 g eggs 3 medium
Frosting
- 300 g condensed milk half a can
- 150 g heavy cream half a carton
- 10 g cocoa powder 3 tablespoons
- Milk chocolate or dark chocolate Sprinkles. This is to decorate the top of the cake and it is optional. **
Instructions
For the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350F
- mix one tablespoon of cocoa powder with one tablespoon of flour set it aside.
- Grease your baking pan with one tablespoon of butter and use your flour/cocoa powder mixture to dust your grease pan.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
- Pour hot water into the dry mixture and stir. (water must be hot, not boiling)*
- In a smaller bowl or large measuring cup, stir the eggs and oil together until combined
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until the chocolate cake batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into a 9X13 cm baking pan and bake in a preheated oven at 360F (medium heat) for approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
For the Frosting
- In a saucepan, mix condensed milk and cocoa powder until the chocolate dissolves.
- Add heavy cream and stir on low-medium heat.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a creamy consistency.
- Pour the hot frosting over your cake. Wait for it to cool a bit and cover it with sprinkles.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
* For best results I recommend weighing all ingredients instead of using measuring cups/spoons. This will guarantee that your cake turns out just like mine.
**Honestly, I think this cake looks great with sprinkles, but unfortunately, it's really hard to find chocolate sprinkles that actually taste good. Most of them don't have that real chocolate flavor... and what's even worse, some just taste downright terrible. My suggestion? Skip anything that tastes awful in your cake – it'll just bring down the whole delicious vibe.
The better move? Grate some real chocolate and grate it, or sprinkle some cocoa powder on top. You can also keep it simple and skip the sprinkles altogether. But, if you're feeling adventurous, go on a little quest to find chocolate sprinkles that are made of the real deal chocolate. If you discover any hidden gems, definitely give me the heads-up!
Today, I used this brand, and I think it's miles better than what I usually find at my local grocery store. Let me know if you find a chocolate sprinkle jackpot!