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One Bowl Chocolate Cake - Moist Fudgy Dessert Recipe

This one-bowl chocolate cake is the ultimate dessert for when you're craving something rich and indulgent but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. With just a single bowl and simple ingredients, you can create a moist, fudgy cake that's perfect for weeknight treats or small celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk or electric mixer on medium speed until just combined - avoid overmixing.
  4. Dissolve the instant coffee granules in the hot water, then add this mixture to the batter. Stir gently until the batter is smooth and glossy.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

For best results, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter - a few lumps are fine! Don't overmix once you add the wet ingredients to prevent developing gluten and making the cake dense.