Rich Chocolate Cake Recipe – Firm, Fudgy & Easy to Bake
A moist, rich, and easy chocolate cake made in one bowl with pantry staples. Perfect for any occasion — no mixer needed!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1½ tsp baking powder
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1½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup milk or buttermilk
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup hot water or hot coffee
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9×13-inch pan or two 8-inch pans.
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In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
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Stir in hot water or coffee. Batter will be thin.
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Pour into pan(s) and bake 30–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
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Use buttermilk for extra tenderness.
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Make cupcakes by baking 18–20 minutes.
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Frost with ganache, buttercream, or whipped cream.