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Easy Chocolate Cake

Easy Chocolate Cake: A Rich and Simple Sweet Delight

Easy Chocolate Cake is a rich and delightful dessert that turns any day into a celebration with its simple yet delicious recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can reduce by ¼ cup for less sweetness.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Consider substituting with gluten-free flour for a GF version.
  • ¾ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-process cocoa can enhance the richness.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • ½ tsp Fine Salt Sea salt can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk mixed with a teaspoon of vinegar for a DIY buttermilk.
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil works as a great replacement.
  • 2 large Large Eggs Use applesauce for an egg-free version.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract makes for an interesting twist.
  • 1 cup Hot Coffee or Boiling Water Hot water can substitute if coffee isn’t preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Butter For greasing the pan; cooking spray can be a quick alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Hand Mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Chocolate Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and fine salt until well combined.
  3. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, large eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and mix until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour in the hot coffee or boiling water gradually while mixing the batter until fully combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 30-45 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This Easy Chocolate Cake can also be made into cupcakes by adjusting the baking time to 20-25 minutes.

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