Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake No Oven

Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake No Oven is a easy French recipe that serves 6. 520 calories per serving. Recipe by Deli Cuisine on YouTube.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 30 min

Cost: $3.31 total, $0.55 per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs (at room temperature)
  • 150 g granulated sugar (or brown sugar according to preference)
  • 350 ml milk (200 ml for the batter + 150 ml hot for soaking)
  • 100 ml sunflower oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 200 g all-purpose flour (sift to avoid lumps)
  • 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder (avoid sweetened cocoa)
  • 1 packet baking powder
  • 100 g milk chocolate (tablet, to melt with a little milk)
  • 1 sheet parchment paper (to facilitate unmolding)

Instructions

  1. Beat the eggs and sugar

    Crack the two eggs into the large bowl, add the granulated sugar and whisk vigorously until the mixture lightens and becomes frothy.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Incorporate the liquids

    Pour the milk (200 ml), the sunflower oil (100 ml) and a small pinch of salt, then mix quickly until homogeneous.

    Time: PT1M

  3. Add the dry ingredients

    Sift the flour (200 g) and the unsweetened cocoa (40 g) together, add the packet of baking powder, then gradually incorporate to the edges of the bowl while whisking gently to avoid lumps.

    Time: PT2M

  4. Prepare the mold

    Place a sheet of parchment paper at the bottom of the chosen microwave‑safe container (glass or plastic).

    Time: PT1M

  5. Pour the batter

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

    Time: PT30S

  6. Microwave cooking

    Cook on maximum power for 4 minutes, then check doneness with a toothpick. If needed, add 30 seconds at a time until the toothpick comes out clean.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Soak the cake with hot milk

    Pierce the cake all over with a knife or toothpick, then slowly pour 150 ml of hot milk over the top. Let the cake absorb the liquid for 2 minutes.

    Time: PT2M

  8. Melt the chocolate

    Break the milk chocolate tablet (100 g) into a bowl, add 1‑2 tablespoons of milk, then melt in the microwave in 30‑second intervals, stirring between each, until a smooth sauce forms.

    Time: PT1M

  9. Garnish and serve

    Pour the chocolate sauce over the cake, coating generously. Let rest at room temperature for a few minutes before cutting and enjoying.

    Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories
520
Protein
5.5 g
Carbohydrates
60 g
Fat
23 g
Fiber
3 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, contains dairy, contains gluten

Allergens: eggs, milk, gluten, cocoa

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake No Oven

Recipe by Deli Cuisine

An incredibly moist and tender chocolate cake, prepared in just 5 minutes of microwave cooking, without an oven, without butter, and with simple ingredients. Ideal for an express dessert craving.

EasyFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
9m
Prep
5m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
24m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.31
Total cost
$0.55
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture lightens.
  • Sift the flour and cocoa to avoid lumps.
  • Microwave cooking: adjust time according to your appliance's power.
  • Soak the cake with hot milk to achieve the ultra‑moist texture.

Safety Warnings

  • Hot milk can cause burns – handle with care.
  • Melted chocolate is very hot – stir gently and avoid splatters.

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