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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter until completely liquid. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Mixing
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Baking
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- 7
Serve the Cake
Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream on the side for an indulgent treat.
