6-Ingredient Gooey Swedish Chocolate Cake

6-Ingredient Gooey Swedish Chocolate Cake with a gooey center made using butter cocoa powder and sugar. An easy one pan dessert ready in minutes.

I chose to make this 6-Ingredient Gooey Swedish Chocolate Cake on a day when I wanted something warm and dependable without filling the sink with dishes. I like recipes that respect your time and still feel worth serving. This one fits neatly into that space. It uses one pan and finishes fast.

What draws me back to this cake is the texture. The center stays soft and rich while the top sets just enough to hold together. It feels intentional without being fussy. The ingredients stay familiar and the method stays calm. Nothing feels rushed or overworked.

When I served this at home, the room went quiet for a moment. Plates came back clean and questions followed soon after. It felt like the kind of dessert people remember. That matters more to me now than anything flashy.

Questions you may have about this recipe

Is this meant to be gooey in the center
Yes the soft center is the goal.

Does this need frosting
No it stands well on its own.

Can this be made ahead
Yes it keeps well and reheats gently.

What pan size works best
An 8 inch round pan works well.

Does this freeze well
Yes slice and wrap tightly before freezing.

What you need to make 6-Ingredient Gooey Swedish Chocolate Cake

1 cup unsalted butter

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup cocoa powder

2 large eggs

1 cup all purpose flour

How to make 6-Ingredient Gooey Swedish Chocolate Cake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.

Remove from heat and stir in sugars and cocoa powder.

Add eggs and mix until smooth.

Fold in flour until just combined.

Pour batter into a greased pan.

Bake for 20 minutes until edges set.

Cool slightly before slicing.

Tips

Do not overbake to keep the center soft.

Let cool before slicing for clean edges.

Serve warm or room temperature.

Dust lightly with cocoa powder if desired.

Reader reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Rich and simple. The texture was exactly right.” Margaret L

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Easy dessert with deep chocolate flavor.” Susan H

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very good cake. I served it warm with coffee.” Helen R

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