This easy Thermomix Chocolate Cake can be ready to enjoy in less than one hour, is made using basic staple ingredients and is most importantly delicious! You will love how simple this cake is to put together and also just how versatile it is. This Thermomix Chocolate Cake can be baked in a variety of cake tins or as muffins too.
The very first recipe I ever made all on my own was this Easy Chocolate Cake recipe originally from my Great Nana. My Nan was an amazing cook and had a knack of creating delicious meals out of the most basic ingredients. My sister and I used to love watching her cook and would sit crossed legged on her kitchen table watching as she would do things like creaming butter and sugar using her hand.
Why you will love this recipe!
- It is versatile - you can bake this cake in a variety of cake tins. Just be aware that the baking time will vary.
- Budget friendly - you will not need any special ingredients to make this Chocolate Cake, you most likely already have what you need in the fridge and pantry.
- Freezer friendly - this cake can be frozen both when it is iced an also un-iced.
How to make a Chocolate Cake in a Thermomix
This cake couldn't be easier to make in the Thermomix, all you need to do is:
- Melt the butter
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Transfer to your cake tin and bake - yes, it's that easy!
My Tips for making this Thermomix Chocolate Cake recipe:
- You can use full fat or skim milk for this recipe.
- If you don't have self-raising flour, you can use plain flour in it's place and add 1 & ½ teaspoons of baking powder.
- This recipe can be doubled, please note the mixing time will increase.
- Store in a cool dry place for up to one week.
- You can make this cake into muffins or bake in cake tins other than specified below. Please note the cooking time will vary.
- To freeze, place in a freezer safe bag/container and store for up to three months.
You might also enjoy these recipes:
- Thermomix Mud Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
- Pound Cake Recipe
- Thermomix Orange Butter Cake Recipe
- Apple and Cinnamon Loaf
- Thermomix Banana Bread
- Four Ingredient Scones
- Thermomix Carrot, Apple & Zucchini Loaf
- Thermomix Jelly Cakes
- Apple and Cinnamon Scrolls with Yoghurt Dough
Easy Thermomix Chocolate Cake
Equipment
- Loaf Tin
Ingredients
- 90 grams butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
- 175 grams caster sugar
- 175 grams self raising flour
- 130 grams milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan forced) and line the base of a loaf tin.
- Place the butter into Thermomix bowl and melt for 2 minutes at 60 degrees on speed 1.
- Add the flour and cocoa into the Thermomix bowl and add the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla essence before mixing for 20 seconds on speed 5 or until the mixture is smooth and has combined.
- Pour into the prepared cake tin and bake for 35 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Ice cake with a plain chocolate icing
Notes
- You can use full fat or skim milk for this recipe.
- If you don't have self-raising flour, you can use plain flour in it's place and add 1 & ½ teaspoons of baking powder.
- This recipe can be doubled, please note the mixing time will increase.
- Store in a cool dry place for up to one week.
- You can make this cake into muffins or bake in cake tins other than specified below. Please note the cooking time will vary.
- To freeze, place in a freezer safe bag/container and store for up to three months.
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Magda says
Hi, this is by far THE BEST thermomix chocolate cake. I usually add some chocolate chips to give some extra moisture.
Lucy says
We're so happy you like it!
Lily says
Easy and delicious! Made a double batch.. threw in some raisins and chocolate drops I had lying around also 🙂
Jenna Langley says
This is my go to recipe for birthday cakes everytime and I always get compliments about my cakes. I want to make this cake as a non chocolate version so I can colour the batter. So I am wondering if I can leave out the coco powder and if I should replace it with anything?
Betsy Rammsi says
This is legit the best chocolate cake I’ve ever eaten and made in my whole life!
Janice says
OMG!!
Have tried a lot of Thermi choc cake recipes and my fussy family "Love! Loved! Loved it"
Also great recipe for gluten free 😊
Tash says
Thank you so much for the review! 🙂
beau says
did you just use GF flour instead?
Bec says
Can i just double ingredients to make 2 cakes at same time?
Sorry, probably a silly question!
Lucy says
Yes you can!
Sarah says
Has anyone successfully frozen and defrosted this cake with icing ?
Thank you x
Lucy says
Yes! Absolutely! Just wrap it in a layer of plastic wrap then 1 layer of foil and place it in an airtight container in the freezer. xx
Sofia Lavelle says
This is the most amazing cake I've ever made! It is soooooo delicious. ??
Rebecca says
How many grammes is half a cup of milk? Txs
Lucy Mathieson says
125g xx
Kristine says
I’m looking forward to trying this!! What size tin do you use?
Lauren Matheson says
Hi Kristine! You can really use any type of tin with this recipe, just check it after 25 minutes or so 🙂
Tay says
That is an amazing chocolate cake recipe
Cathy says
Easy and came out perfect. Used a ring tin with base lined with baking paper. Rest of tin greased with butter.
Maggie says
This cake was simple, light and delicious! Thankyou.
Rebekah Brittain says
Do you have a link to the icing? 🙂
Lauren says
Hi Rebekah, it's not a thermomix recipe, but this is the one that I use.
http://createbakemake.com/2014/09/03/how-to-make-chocolate-icing-back-to-basics/
Dannielle@Zamamabakes.com says
Sweet Nana recipes are so very precious and priceless to have. I do love a good Nana chocolate cake.