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Best Chocolate Cake Recipe

Best Chocolate Cake Recipe
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This Best Chocolate Cake Recipe delivers a moist, rich, and easy-to-make chocolate dessert with deep cocoa flavor and a tender crumb. Perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence, it combines simple ingredients and foolproof steps to bring chocolatey bliss straight to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1-to-1 baking blend for gluten-free version)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened high-quality cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or coconut milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee or brewed espresso

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution and a light crumb.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until fully blended and smooth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  5. Add Hot Coffee: Slowly pour in the hot coffee or espresso while mixing. The heat intensifies the cocoa flavor and thins the batter for a smoother texture.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Frost: Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks. Frost with your favorite frosting once completely cooled.

Notes

  • Sift your cocoa and flour to prevent lumps and create a silky batter.
  • Use fresh baking soda and baking powder for proper rising.
  • Measure ingredients accurately to avoid dryness, especially flour.
  • Don’t skip the coffee; it enhances the chocolate flavor invisibly.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for an ultra-smooth batter.
  • Cool cake completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding icing.

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