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Fluffy Chocolate Cake

Fluffy Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) neutral oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot brewed coffee

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round pans and line with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a second bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add wet mixture to dry in three parts, stirring gently after each. Stir in hot coffee until batter is thin and glossy.
  5. Divide between pans and bake 25-28 minutes, until the top springs back.
  6. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out to cool completely before frosting and slicing.

Notes

For an extra-deep chocolate flavor, swap ¼ cup of the coffee for strong cold brew concentrate. The batter will be very thin, so pour carefully to avoid splashing.