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Fudgy Chocolate Cake

Fudgy Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 3/4 cups (350g) packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot strong brewed coffee

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla to the same bowl. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  3. Pour in hot coffee and whisk gently until the batter is thin and pourable.
  4. Grease a 9-inch round pan and line with parchment. Pour batter in, smooth the top, and bake 30-35 minutes until a toothpick has moist crumbs.
  5. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.

Notes

For the richest flavor, use hot coffee; hot water works but the chocolate taste will be milder. This cake tastes even better the next day after the moisture settles in.