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Moist Fudgy Chocolate Cake - Easy One Bowl Dessert Recipe

This moist fudgy chocolate cake comes together in just one bowl with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for weeknight cravings or small celebrations. The rich cocoa flavor and tender crumb deliver bakery-quality results with minimal effort, making it ideal for both beginner bakers and chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
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
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup hot water

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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined - be careful not to overmix.
  4. Gradually add the hot water while stirring. The batter will be thin - this is normal and contributes to the moist texture.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Measure flour accurately by spooning into cups and leveling with a knife. Use quality cocoa powder for better flavor. Do not overmix the batter to avoid developing gluten. The thin batter is normal and contributes to moist texture.