Simple Chocolate Cake Recipe (moist & fudgy)
This Simple Chocolate Cake Recipe (moist & fudgy) yields a rich, flavorful, and incredibly moist chocolate cake that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30-35 mins
- Total Time: 50-55 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
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2 cups All-purpose flour (sifted)
1 ¾ cups Granulated sugar
¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (high-quality Dutch-processed)
2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Salt
1 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
½ cup Vegetable oil
2 large Eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 cup Hot coffee (brewed strong)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined
- Pour in the hot coffee and mix until the batter is smooth
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clea
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely
- Once cool, frost with your favorite frosting and serve
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Do not overmix the batter to maintain a moist texture.
Check the cake for doneness a few minutes early to avoid overbaking.