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All In One Chocolate Cake Recipe

All In One Chocolate Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Chocolate lovers rejoice with this indulgent All in One Chocolate Cake that combines rich, velvety layers of pure cocoa bliss. Moist crumb and deep chocolate flavor promise a delightful dessert experience you’ll savor with every delectable bite.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Liquid Ingredient:

  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven environment by heating to 175°C (350°F) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans with grease and flour coating.
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
  3. Incorporate wet ingredients including eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, blending at medium speed for approximately 2 minutes until thoroughly combined.
  4. Gently fold boiling water into the batter, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and maintains a liquid consistency.
  5. Evenly distribute the thin chocolate batter between the prepared cake pans, ensuring equal volume in each pan.
  6. Place pans in preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when cake is fully baked.
  7. Allow cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes to stabilize structure, then carefully transfer to cooling racks to reach room temperature before further preparation.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter mixing and even cake texture.
  • Sift dry ingredients beforehand to eliminate lumps and create a lighter, more consistent cake.
  • For gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain cake’s structure and taste.
  • Add a tablespoon of instant espresso powder to enhance chocolate’s deep, rich flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 303
  • Sugar: 32 g
  • Sodium: 243 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 37 mg