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The Best Fudgy and Moist Homemade Chocolate Cake

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Make this foolproof, rich chocolate cake from scratch. It delivers incredibly moist and fudgy layers perfect for any celebration or birthday.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cool, frost with your favorite chocolate buttercream or fudge frosting.

Notes

  • Use hot brewed coffee to deepen the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • Buttermilk reacts with the baking soda to give this cake its tender crumb. If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • For an extra fudgy texture, gently fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips after mixing the batter.

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