Description
This Moist and Fudgy Chocolate Cake features a rich, deeply chocolatey flavor with a tender, moist crumb. Perfect for any chocolate lover, it combines simple pantry ingredients like cocoa powder, buttermilk, and vegetable oil to produce a deliciously soft and dense cake that’s easy to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure an even distribution of leavening agents and cocoa.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Combine: Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Hot Water: Carefully stir in the hot water to the batter, which will thin it out, resulting in a moist and fudgy cake texture.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface using a spatula to promote even baking.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, indicating it is fully baked.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this moist, fudgy chocolate cake on its own or with your favorite topping.
Notes
- Make sure to sift the dry ingredients well to avoid any lumps and to incorporate air for a lighter texture.
- Using hot water helps bloom the cocoa powder enhancing the chocolate flavor and creating a moist crumb.
- For extra richness, the cake can be topped with chocolate ganache or frosting once cooled.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter after adding hot water to maintain the cake’s moist texture.
- Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
