Description
Indulge in this rich and velvety hot chocolate cake topped with fluffy marshmallow, perfect for winter nights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a suitable baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, spread the whipped marshmallow mixture generously on top. For an extra touch, return it to the oven for a few minutes until the marshmallows soften.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in a splash of peppermint extract or using dark chocolate cocoa powder. - Serve warm or at room temperature for best results.