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Ultimate Moist & Easy One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

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You need this rich, moist chocolate cake recipe that comes together in one bowl. It delivers intense chocolate flavor and a tender crumb, perfect for birthdays or any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13 inch pan.
  2. In a very large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes. The batter will be thick.
  4. Carefully pour the hot brewed coffee into the batter and mix on low speed until just combined. The batter will be thin. Stir in chocolate chips if you are using them.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between your prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes for layer cakes, or 35 to 40 minutes for a sheet cake, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Using hot coffee deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • For a simple chocolate frosting, use 1 cup softened butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, beaten until smooth.
  • This recipe makes a great base for a show-stopping chocolate layer cake for birthdays.

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