Moist & Fudgy Chocolate Cake Recipe
This Moist & Fudgy Chocolate Cake is a rich, deeply chocolatey dessert with a tender crumb, perfect for chocolate lovers. Made with a blend of cocoa powder and hot coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor, this cake is wonderfully soft and fudgy. It pairs beautifully with chocolate ganache buttercream frosting or any frosting of your choice, making it ideal for celebrations or simply indulging a chocolate craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 to 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (Dutch processed or natural unsweetened)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
For Frosting
- Chocolate Ganache Buttercream Frosting (or frosting of your choosing)
Instructions
- Make the cake batter. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix wet ingredients. Add milk, vegetable oil, sour cream, lightly beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until the batter is thick and smooth, resembling brownie batter consistency.
- Add hot coffee. Carefully pour in the hot coffee and whisk until fully incorporated. This will thin the batter to a pourable consistency and enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Prepare for baking. Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C). Line a 9×13 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Bake the cake. Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The cake is done when the top springs back to a gentle touch and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the cake. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before frosting or serving.
- Frost as desired. Once cooled, spread your choice of frosting, such as Chocolate Ganache Buttercream, evenly over the cake. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can also bake this batter in round cake pans or as cupcakes. Adjust baking time accordingly (round layers approx 25-30 minutes, cupcakes approx 18-22 minutes).
- Using hot coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor and creates a moist texture.
- Ensure the cake is fully cooled before applying frosting to prevent melting or sliding.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slight tang and moist crumb.
- For a dietary variation, use non-dairy milk and a vegan egg substitute to make it vegan-friendly.
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