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Moist Chocolate Cake

Moist Chocolate Cake: Your Go-To Recipe for Pure Bliss

This Moist Chocolate Cake is a rich, velvety dessert that's perfect for any occasion, offering indulgent flavor with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Avoid substitutions.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Should not be omitted.
  • 2 large Eggs No direct substitute; flax eggs may work for vegan.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar.
  • ½ cup Melted Butter Vegetable oil can be a lighter alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for variation.
  • 1 cup Hot Coffee Can substitute with hot water.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter, dusting with cocoa powder.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed for 1 minute.
  3. Add the wet ingredients: eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed for 30 seconds, then scrape the bowl and mix for another 15 seconds until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the hot coffee into the batter until everything is well combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool the cakes in the pans for 15 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Frost the cooled cakes with your desired icing and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or wrapped in the fridge for up to a week.

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