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Moist & Fudgy Chocolate Cake (One-Bowl)

A rich, moist, and fudgy chocolate cake made in one bowl for simplicity and convenience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 3500 kcal

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
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 2 large eggs eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • Chocolate Ganache Buttercream Frosting (or other frosting of your choosing)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add milk, vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • Add hot coffee and mix until the batter is smooth. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
Keyword chocolate