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Easy One Bowl Chocolate Cake

  • Author: ruth-martha
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 large slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and fudgy chocolate cake made in just one bowl with minimal cleanup. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe guarantees a bakery-quality treat at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1.75 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.75 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Warm Coffee (or Hot Water)
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 0.66 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (for frosting)
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.33 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Oven and Baking Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan (or two 9-inch round pans). Pro Tip: Use cocoa powder instead of flour to dust the pan.
  2. Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
  3. Pour in the Wet Ingredients: Make a small well in the center of your dry mix. Pour in the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and warm coffee. Whisk everything gently until just combined.
  4. Bake Until Fluffy: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  5. Cool, Frost, and Serve: Let the cake cool completely. Beat the frosting ingredients together until smooth and spread over the cooled cake. Decorate as desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. For dairy-free, replace buttermilk with almond milk and coconut oil in frosting. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: chocolate cake, one bowl cake, dessert, easy baking, party cake

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