Warm Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat an oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Using the 1 teaspoon butter, grease an 8-inch round cake pan that has a swivel arm for easy cake removal, or heavily butter and flour parchment paper for pan lining.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, combine the flour and salt.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the remaining butter until it is creamy, about 1 minute, Gradually blend in the sugar, then add the eggs, beating until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, combine the cocoa and oil, stirring until well blended and smooth.
6. 6
   Add the cocoa mixture and the vanilla to the butter mixture and beat just to blend.
7. 7
   Add the flour mixture in two or three increments, beating well each time.
8. 8
   Spread the mixture evenly into the greased pan.
9. 9
   Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove the cake from the pan and put it on a cake plate.
12. 12
    Decorate if desired, Cut into wedges and serve warm.