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Ultimate Ultra-Moist, One-Bowl Chocolate Fudge Cake

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Make this ultra-moist chocolate cake from scratch using a simple one-bowl method. This recipe delivers a rich, fudgy flavor and a tender crumb, perfect for any celebration or weeknight treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water or hot brewed coffee
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudginess)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper circles.
  2. In a very large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Carefully pour the hot water or hot coffee into the batter and mix on low speed until just combined. The batter will be thin. This step activates the cocoa for deep flavor.
  5. If using, stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cool, frost with your favorite simple chocolate buttercream or ganache.

Notes

  • Using hot coffee instead of hot water deepens the dark chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the liquid is added; mixing too much develops gluten, resulting in a tougher cake.
  • For a layer cake tutorial, consider making a simple chocolate buttercream using powdered sugar, butter, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract.

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