Delicious and easy to make, this chocolate cake is the perfect sweet treat for your toddler. Made specifically with younger taste buds in mind, this recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is sure to quickly become a family favourite. With just a few simple ingredients, it’s quick and simple to make, and sure to bring smiles all around the table.

General Information

Ingredients

• 2 cups (265 g) of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking powder
• 1 cup (212 g) of butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup (200 g) of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon (6 g) of baking soda
• 1 cup (240 ml) of milk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Beat in the baking soda.
8. Alternately beat in the flour mixture and milk.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
10. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow to cool completely before serving and enjoy!

Recommended Sides

• Whipped cream
• Chocolate sauce
• Sprinkles

Variations or other tips

• For some extra fun, add in some mini chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
• Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or cinnamon for a more unique flavour.
• Serve the cake as cupcakes - particularly useful for avoiding any risk of choking hazards for little ones. Simply divide the batter into a cupcake tin and adjust the baking time to 20 minutes.