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Ultimate Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe From Scratch

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This recipe delivers a rich, deeply chocolatey cake that stays incredibly moist. It uses simple ingredients and straightforward steps, making it a foolproof classic for any celebration or everyday treat.

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 (or hot water)
  • 1 cup creamy chocolate frosting (recipe below)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully pour the hot coffee (or water) into the batter and mix on low speed until just combined. The batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, 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.
  8. Once cool, frost the layers with your creamy chocolate frosting.

Notes

  • Using hot coffee deepens the cocoa flavor without making the cake taste like coffee. This is a key step for a rich cocoa dessert.
  • For a simple chocolate frosting, beat 1 cup softened butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 4 tablespoons milk until smooth and creamy.
  • This recipe works well for a birthday chocolate cake or as a simple sheet cake.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/chocolate-cake-recipe/

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