Chocolate Treats
These simple chocolate treats are rich and cakey, come together quickly with basic ingredients, and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter Softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup flour Spoon and level for best results
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional: chocolate chips or nuts Add to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the sugar and butter.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Optional: sprinkle chocolate chips or nuts on top.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool and enjoy your chocolate treat!
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.