The Ultimate Moist Chocolate "Wet" Cake

🛒 Ingredients

For the Batter:

3 Large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Milk
1 cup Vegetable oil
1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
3 tbsp Dark cocoa powder
1 tbsp Baking powder
1 tsp Vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Sauce:

1 ½ cups Milk
½ cup Vegetable oil
½ cup Granulated sugar
2 tbsp Cocoa powder
Optional: 60g Dark chocolate (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. The Batter Base

Whisk the eggs and sugar for at least 3–5 minutes. You want the mixture to be pale, thick, and nearly double in volume. This aeration is what keeps a "wet" cake from becoming too heavy or gummy. Slowly pour in the oil and milk while whisking on low.

2. Sift and Fold

Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and vanilla directly into the wet mix.

Pro Tip: Use a spatula to fold the dry ingredients in manually. This prevents over-mixing, which can make the cake tough.

3. The Baking Phase

Pour into a greased 9x13 inch (or 20x20 cm) pan. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes.

The Toothpick Test: It should come out with a few moist crumbs, not completely dry.

4. The "Infusion" Sauce

While the cake bakes, combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and it's steaming (do not boil). If using real chocolate, stir it in at the very end until melted.

5. The Soak

Remove the cake and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Slice the cake into squares before adding the sauce. This allows the liquid to seep down the sides of every piece.

Poke holes across the surface with a toothpick.

Pour the warm sauce slowly over the warm cake.

✨ Pro Tips for Success

Temperature Match: Both the cake and the sauce should be warm (not boiling hot) when they meet. This ensures the sauce is absorbed rather than just sitting on top.

Patience: Let the cake sit for at least 1 hour before serving. The texture improves significantly as the sauce settles into the crumb.

The "Luxury" Upgrade: Swap the vegetable oil in the sauce for melted butter for a richer, more professional mouthfeel.

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