Ultimate Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe
This ultimate moist chocolate cake recipe is rich, fudgy, and irresistibly tender—made in just one bowl with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a quick weeknight treat, this easy chocolate cake stays moist for days and is always a family favorite.
Kochutensilien
- 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk or silicone spatula
Zutaten
- 1 and 3/4 cups 220g all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup 65g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups 400g granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup 240ml whole milk
- ½ cup 120ml vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup 240ml boiling water (or hot brewed coffee for enhanced flavor)
Anleitungen
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan(s), and line with parchment paper for easy removal if desired.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until evenly blended.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth using a whisk or spatula.
- Add Boiling Water:
- Slowly pour in the boiling water (or hot coffee), stirring gently. The batter will be thin—this ensures a moist texture.
- Pour and Bake:
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pan(s). Bake for 30–35 minutes (28–32 minutes for round pans) or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notizen
Substitute boiling coffee for water to intensify the chocolate flavor.
For cupcakes, reduce baking time to 18–22 minutes and fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
This cake is freezer-friendly! Wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
Use unsweetened almond or oat milk to make the recipe dairy-free.
Cake flour can be used for a lighter crumb, though all-purpose works beautifully.
Nährwerte
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 340mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30g
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