Sometimes a cake comes along that just surprises you. I have had many chocolate cakes in my day, but to be honest most were dry.
Then this cake appeared at a party and I went in search of the maker of this amazing cake.
Thankfully he gave me the recipe, and here it is. It is now my go to recipe for anything that calls for a chocolate cake or cupcakes.
I hope it becomes your favorite too!
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Here is what you need
You do not need a mixer for this recipe, just a spoon and whisk.
You Need – Have ALL ingredients at room temperature before mixing.
2 Cups sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not hot cocoa mix)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 Cup milk with teaspoon white vinegar)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water or hot flavored coffee (I like hazelnut)
How to Make:
Pre-heat Oven to 350 F (180 C) degrees. Line pans with parchment paper or lightly grease and flour.
Mix all dry ingredients together with a whisk. If you see lumps, sift before adding to liquid mixture.
In another larger bowl, mix milk, eggs, oil and vanilla.
Add the flour mixture and stir till mixed.
Once mixed, slowly add the hot water/coffee and stir with a whisk until well mixed.
Pour into pans or cupcake tins with liner.
Bake 30-35 minutes for two 8-inch pans and 18-20 minutes for cupcakes. checking for doneness after 25 minutes. Ovens vary so make sure the middle of the cake pops up when you lightly press with your finger for doneness.
Let cool before frosting.
Moist Chocolate Cake
Equipment
- 2 8-inch pans
Ingredients
- 2 Cups sugar
- 1 3/4 Cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not hot cocoa mix)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Cup buttermilk (or 1 Cup milk with teaspoon white vinegar)
- 1/2 Cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tsps pure vanilla extract
- 1 Cup boiling water or hot flavored coffee
Instructions
- Pre-heat Oven to 350 F (180 C) degrees. Line pans with parchment paper or lightly grease and flour.Mix all dry ingredients together with a whisk. If you see lumps, sift before adding to liquid mixture. In another larger bowl, mix milk, eggs, oil and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and stir till mixed. Once mixed, slowly add the hot water/coffee and stir with a whisk until well mixed. Pour into pans or cupcake tins with liner. Bake 30-35 minutes for two 8-inch pans and 18-20 minutes for cupcakes. checking for doneness after 25 minutes. Ovens vary so make sure the middle of the cake pops up when you lightly press with your finger for doneness. Let cool before frosting.
