5-SPOON CAKE! The best chocolate cake! It melts in your mouth.

The 5-Spoon Cake is a classic for a reason! It’s incredibly simple, moist, and delicious. Here’s a basic recipe, with some variations to make it the best chocolate cake you’ve ever had:

Basic 5-Spoon Chocolate Cake Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour  
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons milk  
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter for extra richness)  
• 5 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a small baking pan (around 8×8 inches or a small round cake pan).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil (or butter), and egg.
4. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 6. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan before frosting or serving.  

Tips for the Best Chocolate Cake:

• Quality Cocoa: Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
• Melted Butter: Substitute melted butter for the oil for a more decadent cake.
• Hot Liquid: Replace the milk with hot coffee or hot water for a deeper chocolate flavor and a moister cake.
• Vanilla Extract: Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients for extra flavor.
• Sour Cream/Yogurt: Replace 1-2 tablespoons of the milk with sour cream or plain yogurt for a tangier, moister cake.
• Chocolate Chips: Stir in a handful of chocolate chips for extra chocolatey goodness.
• Frosting: A simple chocolate ganache, buttercream, or even a dusting of powdered sugar can elevate this cake.
• Moisture: This cake is known for its moisture, but to ensure it stays that way, don’t overbake.
• Sifting: Sift the dry ingredients to prevent lumps.

Chocolate Ganache Frosting (Simple):

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

1. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
2. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for a few minutes.
3. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
4. Let it cool slightly before frosting the cake.

Enjoy your melt-in-your-mouth 5-Spoon Chocolate Cake!