Best Chocolate Cake

Best Chocolate Cake is a easy French recipe that serves 8. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 45 min | Total: 1 hr 20 min

Cost: $6.00 total, $0.75 per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 pcs Eggs (At room temperature)
  • 120 g Granulated sugar (White sugar or cane sugar)
  • 200 g Greek yogurt (Can be replaced with 200 ml whole milk if needed)
  • 100 ml Vegetable oil (Sunflower or canola oil)
  • 240 g All‑purpose flour (Sift to avoid lumps)
  • 1 packet Baking powder (Approximately 10 g)
  • 30 g Unsweetened cocoa powder (Choose a good quality cocoa)
  • 1 sheet Parchment paper (To line the silicone mold)

Instructions

  1. Beat the eggs and sugar

    In a large bowl, crack the 4 eggs then add 120 g of granulated sugar. Whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes pale and slightly fluffy.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Incorporate the yogurt

    Add the 200 g of Greek yogurt to the egg‑sugar mixture and stir gently until homogeneous.

    Time: PT1M

  3. Add the vegetable oil

    Pour 100 ml of vegetable oil and mix until the batter is smooth.

    Time: PT1M

  4. Fold in the flour

    Sift 240 g of all‑purpose flour over the bowl and gently fold in using the spatula.

    Time: PT1M

  5. Add the baking powder

    Pour the contents of one packet of baking powder (≈10 g) and mix quickly to distribute evenly.

    Time: PT1M

  6. Incorporate the cocoa powder

    Add 30 g of unsweetened cocoa powder and mix until you obtain a homogeneous and glossy batter.

    Time: PT1M

  7. Preheat the oven

    Turn on the convection oven and set to 160°C. Let preheat for about 10 minutes.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 160°C

  8. Prepare the pan

    Place a sheet of parchment paper at the bottom of the silicone mold to ease removal.

    Time: PT2M

  9. Pour the batter into the pan

    Transfer the batter into the prepared mold, smoothing the top with the spatula.

    Time: PT1M

  10. Bake

    Place the cake in the oven and bake at 160°C for 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.

    Time: PT45M

    Temperature: 160°C

  11. Cooling and unmolding

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the parchment paper and unmold onto a rack.

    Time: PT10M

  12. Finishing (optional)

    Dust with powdered sugar to taste before serving.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten, Contains dairy, low-calorie

Allergens: eggs, milk, gluten, vegetable oil (possible traces of soy)

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Best Chocolate Cake

Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA

A moist chocolate cake, simple and quick, perfect for a snack or dessert. This recipe uses Greek yogurt for a light texture and requires only a few basic ingredients.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
31m
Prep
45m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 26m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.00
Total cost
$0.75
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  • Sift the flour and fold gently to avoid lumps.
  • Add the cocoa powder and achieve a homogeneous, glossy batter.
  • Preheat the oven to 160°C before baking.
  • Bake the cake until a knife comes out clean, without overbaking.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly before unmolding to avoid burns.
  • Be careful of hot oil splatters while mixing.

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