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Moist Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the Ultimate Moist Chocolate Cake That's Easy to Make

This Moist Chocolate Cake offers a rich, chocolatey flavor and unbeatable moistness in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid using cake flour.
  • 3/4 cups Cocoa Powder Opt for Dutch cocoa for deeper taste.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness.
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar Essential for balanced flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Enhances moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 3 large Large Eggs Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Sunflower oil is best.
  • 1 cup Full Fat Sour Cream Greek yogurt works well too.
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Hot Coffee Hot water or decaf can substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake Pans
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Brew a strong cup of hot coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  3. Sift together all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Whisk together all wet ingredients in a separate bowl until smooth.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, adding hot coffee slowly while mixing gently.
  6. Pour batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 30-33 minutes.
  7. Cool cakes on a wire rack for about 15 minutes before inverting them.
  8. Assemble and frost your cake with the BEST Chocolate Frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients, especially leavening agents, are fresh. Measure by weight for precision, and cool cakes completely before frosting.

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