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Moist Chocolate Cake

Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C), grease two 9-inch round pans, and line with parchment. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth and thick.
  3. Slowly stir in the hot coffee until the batter is thin and silky, then scrape down the bowl.
  4. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  5. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.

Notes

The cake tastes even better the next day as the chocolate flavor settles. You can make it a day ahead and wrap it well at room temperature. If frosting, wait until the layers are fully cool to keep the frosting from melting.