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Moist Chocolate Cake

Decadent Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe for Every Celebration

Enjoy a rich and soft Moist Chocolate Cake that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder Use unsweetened cocoa for best results.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 4 Eggs Use room temperature eggs for fluffiness.
  • 1 cup Milk Buttermilk can be used for richer flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil adds flavor.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Key flavor enhancer.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Chocolate Frosting Consider variations like cream cheese or ganache.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans.
  2. Sift and whisk together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  3. Beat the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and incorporate into the dry ingredients.
  4. Divide and smooth the batter between pans; bake for 30-35 minutes.
  5. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. Frost the cooled cakes with chocolate frosting and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 280IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for any celebration, try pairing with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an unforgettable experience.

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