George Hemsworth

Moist Chocolate Cake

Name: Moist Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients: 250 g all-purpose flour; 200 g dark chocolate (60–70%), chopped; 200 g unsalted butter, softened; 70 g unsweetened cocoa powder; 250 g powdered sugar; 300 g granulated sugar; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; 2 tsp baking powder; 1½ tsp baking soda; 2 tbsp heavy cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ½ tsp salt; 2 large eggs; 240 ml whole milk; 120 ml vegetable oil; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 240 ml hot coffee (or hot water)

A rich, moist chocolate cake with an incredibly soft crumb and deep chocolate flavor.

Yield: 12 slices
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min

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A rich, moist chocolate cake with an incredibly soft crumb and deep chocolate flavor, perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or indulgent cravings.

Ingredients

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Cake

Chocolate Frosting

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 20 cm (8-inch) cake pans.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
4
Slowly pour in the hot coffee while stirring. The batter will be thin—this is normal.
5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
6
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
Let the cakes cool completely.
8
For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then mix in the melted chocolate, cream, and vanilla until fluffy.
9
Frost the cooled cake layers and decorate with chocolate shavings or fresh berries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving size: per slice
Calories: ~520 kcal
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Fat: 30 g
Fiber: 4 g

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