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Easy Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

Easy Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe
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This easy moist chocolate cake recipe delivers a rich, tender, and deeply chocolatey dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring simple pantry ingredients and a luscious cocoa buttercream frosting, it’s designed for both novice and experienced bakers to whip up a crowd-pleasing treat effortlessly.

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 and lightly flour them, or line with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, buttermilk (or milk with vinegar), vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes or until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  4. Incorporate Boiling Water or Coffee: Slowly add the boiling water or hot coffee to the batter. The batter will be thin—that’s normal and key for a moist cake. Mix until fully combined.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  6. Cool and Prepare Frosting: Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. While cooling, whip the softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  7. Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top and sides evenly with the prepared cocoa buttercream. Optionally decorate with fruits, sprinkles, or chocolate shavings.

Notes

  • Sift the cocoa powder and flour before mixing to remove lumps and ensure a lighter, fluffier cake texture.
  • Grease and flour your pans well or use parchment paper to prevent cake sticking during baking.
  • Check doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
  • Decorate the frosted cake with fresh fruits, sprinkles, or chocolate shavings for added flavor and visual appeal.

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