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One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

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One-Bowl Chocolate Cake is a quick and easy chocolate cake recipe that requires just one mixing bowl. It delivers a rich, moist cake with minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy days or last-minute baking.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or two 8-inch round pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. Slowly stir in hot water or coffee. Batter will be thin.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Frost as desired or serve plain.

Notes

  • Using coffee instead of water enhances the chocolate flavor without adding coffee taste.
  • The batter is thin but bakes into a very moist cake—don’t worry!
  • Great base for many frostings: buttercream, ganache, or cream cheese.
  • To make cupcakes, fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18–22 minutes.

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