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Most Moist Chocolate Cake (One-Bowl Recipe)
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Most Moist Chocolate Cake (One-Bowl Recipe)
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Most Moist Chocolate Cake (One-Bowl Recipe)

This recipe guides you through making an incredibly moist and rich chocolate cake using a simple one-bowl method. It features common pantry ingredients and bakes to perfection, offering a delightful dessert experience that's easy to achieve.
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Finished Moist Chocolate Cake
Finished Moist Chocolate Cake

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
1h 15m
Total Time
10
Servings
Easy
Dessert
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
5g
Protein
60g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Slice of Chocolate Cake with Frosting
Slice of Chocolate Cake with Frosting

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour

    1 cups
  • Sugar

    1 cup
  • Cocoa powder

    1 cup
  • Salt

    1 tsp
  • Baking Powder

    1 tsp
  • Vanilla extract

    1 tsp
  • Oil
    (Vegetable or canola oil recommended)

    1 cup
  • Water

    1 cup
Servings: 10
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Close-up of Cake Texture
Close-up of Cake Texture

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a cake pan (e.g., 8 or 9-inch round pan) by greasing and flouring it, or lining with parchment paper.
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    Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a cake pan (e.g., 8 or 9-inch round pan) by greasing and flouring it, or lining with parchment paper.
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    Properly preparing your pan prevents the cake from sticking.
  • 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Whisk them together until well combined.
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    In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Whisk them together until well combined.
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    Sifting dry ingredients can help prevent lumps, though whisking thoroughly often suffices for this recipe.
  • 3

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients: vanilla extract, oil, and water. Pour them directly into the bowl with the dry mix.
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    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients: vanilla extract, oil, and water. Pour them directly into the bowl with the dry mix.
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    Ensure all liquid ingredients are at room temperature for better emulsion.
  • 4

    Mix the batter with a whisk or an electric mixer on low speed until just combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough cake.
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    Mix the batter with a whisk or an electric mixer on low speed until just combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough cake.
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    Mix just until no dry streaks of flour remain to ensure a moist and tender crumb.
  • 5

    Pour the prepared cake batter into your greased and floured (or parchment-lined) cake pan.
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    Pour the prepared cake batter into your greased and floured (or parchment-lined) cake pan.
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    Gently tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any large air bubbles.
  • 6

    Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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    Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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    Oven temperatures can vary, so start checking for doneness a few minutes before the recommended bake time.
  • 7

    Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto the rack to cool completely.
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    Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto the rack to cool completely.
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    Allowing the cake to cool completely before frosting is crucial to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • 8

    Frost with your favorite chocolate ganache or buttercream, slice, and serve. Enjoy your moist chocolate cake!
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    Frost with your favorite chocolate ganache or buttercream, slice, and serve. Enjoy your moist chocolate cake!
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    For an extra moist cake, you can brush it with a simple syrup after it cools slightly.
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