Tämä Helppo suklaakakku is a delicious and simple recipe made with only 5 super-basic wholesome ingredients for a soft and light dough ready in 40 minutes.
I like to make cakes, and nothing really beats a simple chocolate cake. I’ve made Munaton suklaakakku, Hullu suklaakakkutai Suklaa-piparminttukakku but sometimes, I want a simpler, faster recipe. This easy chocolate cake can’t get any easier. Valmis 40 minuutissa with only 5 ingredients!
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Helppo suklaakakku
Ainekset
- 1 ½ kuppi Itsekohoava jauho - 1 toteaa
- ¾ kuppi Puhdistamaton ruokosokeri - 2 toteaa
- ⅓ kuppi Makeuttamaton kaakaojauhe
- ⅓ kuppi Miedon makuinen oliiviöljy - 3 toteaa
- 1 kuppi Manteli-maitoa - or water (note 4)
Suosittelijan tunnus
- ¼ teelusikka Salt
Ohjeet
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch or 6-inch cake pan for a thicker cake.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the dry ingredients: self-rising flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt if used.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, add light olive oil, and almond milk.
- Whisk until the batter is smooth and consistent.
- Kaada taikina valmiiseen vuokaan.
- For 6-inch pan, bake for 40-45 minutes. For an 8-inch version, bake for 25-30 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean and top of the cake is set and dry.
- Let the cake cool down for 5 minutes in the cake pan, then on a cooling rack for a few hours, or until it reaches room temperature.
- You can use this cake for layer cakes, frost the cooled cake with my maidoton suklaakuorrutteen resepti.
Huomautuksia
Ravitsemus
Ainesosat ja vaihdot
You only need 5 ingredients to make this easy cake.
- Itsekohoava jauho – If you don’t have self-rising flour, mix all-purpose flour with baking powder (1½ teaspoons per cup). For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend or combine 75% gluten-free flour with 25% almond flour for better structure.
- Sokeri – Any granulated sugar works. For a refined sugar-free option, use coconut sugar or light muscovado sugar for a deeper flavor.
- Makeuttamaton kaakaojauhe – Stick with unsweetened cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor. Dutch-processed cocoa will yield a richer taste, while natural cocoa will be lighter and slightly acidic.
- Kevyt oliiviöljy – Use any neutral oil such as grapeseed, canola, or sunflower oil. Avoid coconut oil unless melted and the milk is at room temperature to prevent lumps.
- Almond Milk or Water – Use unsweetened plant-based milk for a richer cake, or water for a lighter texture. Other options like soy or oat milk work just as well.
How to Make Easy Chocolate Cake
This is a super simple recipe, essentially combine the ingredients and bake them. Here are photos of key steps.

Kaada kaikki ainekset suureen sekoituskulhoon.

Stir with a silicone spatula until just combined.

Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch springform pan.

Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes at 350°F (180°C) with an 8-inch pan or 40-45 minutes in a 6-inch pan.
Cake Decoration Options
This cake is even better if you decorate it a bit. There are many ways to make it super pretty.
- Suklaa Ganache – This is ganache is perfect for topping the cake with even more chocolate.
- Maidoton suklaakuorrute – This is a classic frosting but dairy-free!
- Vegaaninen vaniljakuorrute – This vanilla frosting is the vanilla version of my chocolate frosting and it’s made with just 4 ingredients.
- 3-ainesosaa sisältävä vegaaninen kookoskermakuorrute – Tämä kuorrute on jopa yksinkertaisempi kuin klassinen vaniljakuorrutteeni, koska se on tehty vain kolmesta ainesosasta.
- Cashew-kuorrute – Tämä terveellisempi kuorrute on tehty ilman cashewpähkinöitä herkullisen vivahteen saamiseksi.
- Vegaaninen kuninkaallinen kuorrutus – Kuninkaallinen kuorrutukseni on loistava vaihtoehto hieman paksumpaan koristeluun.
Carinen leivontavinkkejä
Here are a few more tips to make the best cake.
- Jopa leivontaan – For an even rise, tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles before baking.
- Cake Size Options – For cupcakes, bake them at 350°F (180°C) for 18-20 minutes.
- Paranna makua – Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
- Kosteuden tehostus – Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of applesauce or mashed banana to make the cake extra moist.
- Layer Cake Tips – If making a layered cake, freeze the layers for 30 minutes before assembling to prevent crumbs.
- Pidä se tuoreena – Store the cooled cake in plastic wrap or an airtight container to maintain moisture.
- Maku muunnelmia – Add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit into the batter for texture.
- Gluten-Free Version – Increase the baking time slightly if using gluten-free flour, as it might take longer to set.







is there a whole wheat flour self rising recipe? Or a chickpea flour self rising recipe that can be used in this?
No, but you can make your own wholewheat self-rising flour by stirring 2 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder per cup of wholewheat flour. However, the recipe will be dryer, denser with wholewheat. Also, the recipe will not work with chickpea flour, it will be a hard block.
This cake came out extremely moist, like unbelievable and quick to make in the oven took me about 25-30 mins @350!
I am so happy you like the cake, thanks for trying my recipes.
I have to use gluten free flour but gluten free flour cup for cup is not self-rising, I don’t think. What do I add and how much to help the rising? Baking powder, soda? Thank you.
Käytä gluteenittoman ruokavalion muuntamisopas reseptin mukauttamiseksi.
Can it be made with cacao instead of cocoa powder?
I haven’t tried, probably, I am not sure if it will dry out the batter a bit more. I never bake with cacao powder.
Another amazing recipe!
You are so kind! Thank YOU for being here with me and baking so many of my recipes.
Could you use EVOO or avocado oil?
Sure, avocado oil do add some flavor to the cake, but if you like it why not. I usually like light olive oil more, the taste is not noticeable.
Hi There, can I use Stevia as A substitute ?
Stevia doens’t melt in cakes and it’s way to sweet to swap in same amount as sugar. If you mean by ‘stevia’ a blend of sugar-free crystal sweetener made from Erythritol and monk fruit like this yksi täällä, then yes you can use it as a 1:1 ratio swap to sugar.
Can i use normal dairy milk ratherr than water or almond milk???
Varma
I am vegan (all in) for 8 years. I have gotten my husband over that time to give up meat. But because I do all the cooking he is technical vegan also; by default. I tried this recipe and he loved this cake. It is the first recipe I have tried that he said actually taste like a cake.
Thank you for sharing an easy to make chocolate cake recipe that actually taste good.
That’s such an amazing feedback, thank you!
Turned out great. Just replaced sugar with Maple syrup.