Air Fryer Crispy Chocolate Butter Cake: Dense, Rich & Easy Recipe! Get That Perfect Crispy Edge With This Simple Air Fryer Dessert
- Vincent Rossi
- Feb 26
- 2 min read

Air Fryer Crispy Chocolate Butter Cake: Dense, Rich & Easy Recipe! Get That Perfect Crispy Edge With This Simple Air Fryer Dessert
This recipe focuses on achieving that desired crisp exterior while maintaining a rich, dense, and chocolaty interior.
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chocolate chips (for extra chocolaty texture)
Instructions:
Prepare the Batter:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract and chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
Prepare the Air Fryer:
Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Place the pan in the air fryer basket.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
The top should be nicely browned and crispy.
Cool and Serve:
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, you can dust with powdered sugar, or drizzle with chocolate. Enjoy your air fryer crispy chocolate butter cake!
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