Bake One Perfect Rich Moist Chocolate Cake
This chocolate cake is moist and rich. You can make it with simple ingredients. It works for birthdays or any dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in hot water. The batter will be thin.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. A toothpick inserted in center should come out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Notes
- You can substitute buttermilk with milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and oil instead of butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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