Delight your toddler’s taste buds with Schokokuchen, a delicious and nutritious chocolate cake, perfect for family get-togethers or special occasions. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, without compromising on texture or flavour, making it ideal for Australian toddlers and their parents! Enjoy the yummy combination of chocolate and cake, with this classic German recipe, and feel good knowing your little one is enjoying something healthy and delicious.

General Information

• Servings: 8
• Calories: 206
• Protein: 4.6 g
• Carbs: 25.7 g
• Fats: 9.6 g
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 200g all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 100g unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 125ml plant-based milk
• 125ml vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C and grease an 8-inch round cake tin.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder using a wooden spoon.
3. Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl and melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds
4. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar.
5. Add the melted chocolate to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
6. Gently add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Recommended Sides

Schokokuchen is traditionally served with a dollop of whipped cream, fresh fruit, and a sprinkle of icing sugar. Alternatively, it tastes amazing with scoop of vanilla ice cream! “I never met a Schokokuchen I didn’t like!” – Olivia’s 7-year-old son Jackson