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Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

This easy chocolate cake recipe yields a deliciously moist and decadent cake, perfect for any occasion. The secret ingredient is hot coffee, which enhances the chocolate flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour (250g)
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar (400g)
  • ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (60g)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Buttermilk (240ml)
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil (120ml)
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Hot brewed coffee (240ml)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls (large and medium)
  • 9-inch round baking pans (2)
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  5. Gradually add the hot coffee to the batter, beating on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder. You can also add chocolate chips to the batter. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.