1-Egg Chocolate Cake (No Oven Needed!) 🍫
Craving chocolate cake but no oven, no mixer, no problem? This single-portion chocolate cake comes together with just 1 egg and basic pantry staples—cooked right on your stovetop!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ No oven required – Cooks in a pan!
✅ Perfect portion – No leftovers, no waste.
✅ Ready in 30 mins – Instant chocolate fix.
✅ Budget-friendly – Uses just 1 egg and minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or melted butter)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional but recommended!)
(Substitutions: Use oat flour for gluten-free, or maple syrup for sugar-free.)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Whip the Egg & Sugar
- In a bowl, beat the egg until frothy.
- Gradually add sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form (about 3-5 mins by hand).
2. Mix Wet & Dry Ingredients
- Add oil and whisk 1 more minute.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
3. Cook on Stovetop (or Bake!)
- Grease a 5-inch cake pan (or small oven-safe bowl).
- Pour batter in and top with chocolate chips.
- Stovetop method:
- Preheat a heavy pan with lid on medium heat for 5 mins.
- Place cake pan inside, cover, and cook on low heat for 20-30 mins (until a toothpick comes out clean).
- Oven method:
- Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 20-30 mins.
4. Cool & Serve!
- Let cool 10 mins, then slice and enjoy warm.
Serving Ideas
🍓 Fancy it up: Top with whipped cream & berries.
☕ Keep it simple: Dust with powdered sugar.
🍦 Decadent: Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Pro Tips
🔹 No stiff peaks? Your cake will still work—just be less fluffy.
🔹 Pan too big? Double the recipe for a thicker cake.
🔹 Check doneness: Toothpick should come out mostly clean (moist crumbs = perfect!).
🔹 Storage: Best fresh, but keeps 2 days airtight.
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 1 small cake (2-3 slices) | Calories: ~300/slice
