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Rectangular chocolate cake

Rectangular chocolate cake

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Discover this simple and delicious chocolate cake, perfect for snacks or appetizers.

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Recipe from Anne-Sophie Ofrim, Sauer202, Silje and 4 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This chocolate cake is perfect for family gatherings or after-work events. Its soft texture and intense flavor make it a must-have dessert.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$9.22 $1.15 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $1.40
  • $2.77
  • $0.59
  • $0.56
  • $0.37
  • $0.52
  • $0.34
  • $1.85
  • $0.41
  • $0.15
  • $0.26

Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 11 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Whip the sugar and eggs until stiff peaks form. ≈ 4 min
  2. Melt and cool the butter.
  3. Combine the vanilla sugar, baking powder, and cocoa with the egg mixture, alternating with the milk. ≈ 4 min
  4. Next, add the melted and cooled butter.
  5. Line a cake pan, either a small or a large rectangular pan (30x40 cm), with parchment paper and pour in the batter. ≈ 3 min
  6. Bake at 200 °C for approximately 30 minutes, on the lower rack.
  7. Combine all the icing ingredients in a bowl and mix until you achieve a smooth consistency. ≈ 4 min
  8. Pour une résultat optimal, pour the icing onto the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  9. Decorate with shredded coconut, powdered sugar, chocolate, or other ingredients. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Rectangular chocolate cake

  • 4 eggs$1.40
  • 300 g of butter$2.77
  • 450 g of wheat flour$0.59
  • 500 g of sugar$0.56
  • 375 ml of milk$0.37
  • 4 tablespoons of baking powder$0.52
  • 4 tablespoons of vanilla sugar$0.34
  • 200 g of butter$1.85
  • 375 g of sugar$0.41
  • 7 tablespoons of strong coffee$0.15
  • 3 tablespoons of vanilla sugar$0.26

Total$9.22

that's $1.15 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 300 g of butter
  • 450 g of wheat flour
  • 500 g of sugar
  • 375 ml of milk
  • 3 tablespoons of cocoa
  • 4 tablespoons of baking powder
  • 4 tablespoons of vanilla sugar
  • 200 g of butter
  • 375 g of sugar
  • 7 tablespoons of strong coffee
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons of cocoa
  • 3 tablespoons of vanilla sugar

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