Chocolate Snack Cake

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, combine the boiling water and softened butter. Stir until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Allow this mixture to cool slightly for about 5 minutes to prevent cooking the eggs. (7 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually whisk the lightly beaten eggs into the warm butter mixture, ensuring they are fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and beat with an electric mixer (or whisk vigorously by hand) for about 2 minutes, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. (1 minute)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached. (35 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes before cutting and serving. (15 minutes)

Recipe View If desired, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve for an elegant finish. Cut into squares and enjoy! (3 minutes)