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This chocolate cake is designed to be effortless yet impressive. With only five ingredients—hot melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and eggs—you can whip up this dessert in no time. The process begins by combining hot melted butter with sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl. The heat from the butter helps bloom the cocoa, intensifying the chocolate flavor and giving the cake its signature richness.
Once mixed, you add the flour, which initially forms clumps. The key here is to mix until the flour is just incorporated—either with an electric mixer or vigorous stirring if you're up for it. Then, eggs are added, transforming the batter into a smooth, cake-like consistency, reminiscent of brownie batter. The final mixture is thick but still manageable, a sign that it’s ready to bake.