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One Bowl Chocolate Cake

One Bowl Chocolate Cake That’s Incredibly Moist and Easy

This One Bowl Chocolate Cake is moist, easy to make, and perfect for any chocolate lover.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure accurate measurement by weighing.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Alternative sweeteners can be used.
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Sift to avoid clumps.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Warm Water Can be swapped with brewed coffee.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • 1 large Egg Add room temperature egg for better emulsification.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for real extract for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with soy milk and vinegar for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
  3. Add the vegetable oil, room temperature egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir gently until combined.
  4. Gradually pour in the warm water (or coffee) into the batter, whisk until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until edges pull away and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, measure flour by weight, avoid overmixing, and allow proper cooling time.

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