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The Ultimate Moist and Fudgy Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Follow this foolproof recipe for the best homemade chocolate cake. It yields incredibly moist, rich, and fudgy layers, perfect for birthdays or any celebration. Includes simple chocolate buttercream instructions.

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 (or hot water)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  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 stir in the hot coffee (the batter will be thin).
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, 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.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk/cream, until smooth. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  9. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost and stack the layers.

Notes

  • For the moistest cake, use hot brewed coffee instead of hot water; the coffee deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the wet and dry ingredients are combined; mix just until smooth.
  • For easy cleanup, consider this recipe as a one bowl chocolate cake method for the batter.
  • If you are interested in meal planning for desserts, this recipe pairs well with simple meal planning strategies for weeknight treats.

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