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Easy Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

Easy Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe
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This easy moist chocolate cake recipe features a rich and tender crumb with a luscious chocolate buttercream frosting. Perfect for any occasion, it combines simple ingredients like cocoa powder, buttermilk, and hot water to achieve a deep chocolate flavor and remarkable moistness.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water or hot coffee

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch pan, then lightly flour them or line with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution and no lumps.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Using a mixer on medium speed, blend until the batter is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Incorporate Boiling Water: Gradually add the boiling water or hot coffee to the batter. The batter will become thin – this is normal and is what makes the cake moist and tender.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool the Cake: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Prepare the Frosting: Beat the softened butter until fluffy. Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until you achieve a smooth, spreadable frosting.
  8. Frost the Cake: Once the cake layers are completely cooled, spread the chocolate frosting evenly on top and around the sides. Decorate as desired.

Notes

  • Sift cocoa powder and flour before mixing to remove lumps and keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • Grease and flour your pans well or line with parchment paper to avoid sticking and ensure easy cake release.
  • Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs for perfect texture.
  • Enhance decoration by adding fresh fruits, sprinkles, or chocolate shavings for visual appeal and extra flavor.

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