Who needs a complicated recipe and a hot oven when you can have a delicious chocolate cake in just 16 minutes using your air fryer? Claire, the mastermind behind the My Fussy Eater blog and cookbook author, shares her secret for the “most delicious and easiest ever” chocolate cake, requiring just three simple ingredients! This might come as a surprise, as air fryers are known for their versatility in cooking various foods, but cake doesn’t usually top the list. However, Claire assures us: “I’m all for recipes that are quick and easy to make, and this air fryer chocolate cake has to be up there as one of the most simple but also most delicious recipes ever!”
This air fryer chocolate cake takes just three minutes to prep and a mere 13 minutes to bake. The ingredients are simple: 100g plain flour, 300g chocolate spread (Nutella or any supermarket brand works perfectly, even nut-free), and two medium eggs.
To get started, combine your flour, chocolate spread, and eggs in a bowl. You can either mix by hand or use an electric whisk for a quicker and smoother batter. Next, grease your cake tin thoroughly on the bottom and sides using oil or butter. Alternatively, line the tin with baking parchment before adding the chocolate cake mixture. No need to preheat your air fryer; Claire recommends cooking the cake at 180 degrees for 13 minutes. She says, “This results in a really fudgy and gooey cake, almost the texture of a brownie.”
If you prefer a firmer cake, Claire suggests cooking it for an additional two to three minutes. Once the cake is done, let it cool completely in the tin before slicing. This makes it much easier to remove. For the perfect complement to this “absolutely delicious” chocolate cake, Claire recommends serving it with Greek yogurt and berries. Enjoy this easy, decadent treat!
