Epicure Recipes

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Chocolate Cake

DessertLow-sodiumBirthdayValentine’s DayMicrowaveOnion-freeMother’s DayVegetarianGluten-freeFather’s DayGarlic-freeChristmas

15 min

10 servings

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No bells and whistles here—just a good ol’ chocolate cake. Well, there is one, sweet surprise: it's gluten free! This cake is so moist, rich, and smooth, you’d never guess. Crafted to perfection with top-tier ingredients like organic cocoa powder and cane sugar, it can be whipped up in a flash for any sweet treat emergency (our favourite kind of emergency).

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1⁄2 cup milk, your choice
  • 1⁄4 cup oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1⁄2 cup boiling water

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cake mix with egg, milk, oil, and vanilla for 2 min on medium. Gently stir in boiling water until smooth (batter will be thin).
  • Pour into lightly oiled 8" round silicone cake pan.
  • Microwave, uncovered, on high 5–7 min, or until center is almost set. Rest in pan for 6 min; invert onto Cooling Rack to cool. Or, bake in preheated 350° F oven for 30–35 min, or until a toothpick inserted in centre of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 min before unmolding.
  • Let cool completely before icing, if desired.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 190, Fat 7 g (Saturated 1 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 16 g), Protein 3 g.

Tips

Microwave cooking time may vary based on microwave wattage. Baked goods cooked in the microwave taste best when eaten the same day.

Use unsweetened nut or soy milk or 2% milk.