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The Ultimate Ultra-Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe (Simple & Rich)

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Bake this foolproof recipe for an ultra-moist chocolate cake with deep, rich flavor. This recipe uses simple ingredients and hot coffee to guarantee a tender crumb every time you bake.

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 brewed coffee

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully pour the hot coffee into the batter and mix on low speed until just combined. The batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between your prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes for round layers, or 35 to 40 minutes for a 9×13 pan, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Using hot coffee deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • Buttermilk reacts with the baking soda to create a very tender and moist crumb structure.
  • For a simple chocolate frosting, use 1 cup softened butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth.

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