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One Bowl Moist Chocolate Cake

One Bowl Moist Chocolate Cake for Effortless Indulgence

This one bowl chocolate cake is incredibly moist and easy to make, perfect for satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Milk Can substitute with buttermilk.
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar Use lemon juice as an alternative.
  • ½ cup Canola Oil Any neutral oil can be used.
  • 2 large Eggs Ensure at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can replace with white sugar.
  • ½ cup Caster Sugar Can substitute with granulated white sugar.
  • 1½ cups Plain Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • ½ cup Cocoa Powder Use unsweetened cocoa for baking.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Boiling Coffee/Water Boiling water can be used instead.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Sifter
  • Cake tin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) for convection or 180°C (355°F) for standard ovens. Grease and line a 20 cm (8-inch) circular cake tin with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes, then add ½ cup of canola oil, 2 large eggs, 1 cup of brown sugar, and ½ cup of caster sugar, whisking until smooth.
  3. Sift in 1 ½ cups of plain flour, ½ cup of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup of boiling coffee or water, mixing until well combined and thin.
  5. Pour batter into prepared cake tin and bake for 55-60 minutes. Avoid opening the oven for the first 45 minutes.
  6. Let the cake cool in the tin for about 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Room temperature ingredients are key for the best texture. Don’t overmix and check your baking powder's freshness for best results.

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