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Chocolate Yogurt Cake

Chocolate Yogurt Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the oil, yogurt, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until a thick paste forms.
  3. Pour in the hot coffee and whisk just until the batter is smooth, about 1 minute.
  4. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  5. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

This cake can be made a day ahead and gets even more moist as it sits. If you want to frost it, let it cool fully first. A simple powdered sugar dusting or a chocolate glaze both work well.