Name: Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour — spooned and leveled for accuracy; 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar — white sugar for sweetness and structure; ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder — Dutch-process for deeper flavor; 1½ tsp baking powder — helps the cake rise; 1½ tsp baking soda — reacts with the cocoa for tenderness; 1 tsp salt — balances the sweetness; 2 large eggs — room temperature for best mixing; 1 cup (240ml) whole milk — adds richness; ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil — keeps the crumb soft; 1 cup (240ml) warm water or coffee — enhances chocolate intensity; 1 tbsp vanilla extract — rounds out the flavor; 300g dark chocolate (chopped or chips) — at least 60% cocoa for depth; 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream — for a smooth texture; 2 tbsp butter (optional) — adds shine and silkiness

Description

A rich and moist chocolate cake topped with a smooth chocolate ganache frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour — spooned and leveled for accuracy
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar — white sugar for sweetness and structure
¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder — Dutch-process for deeper flavor
1½ tsp baking powder — helps the cake rise
1½ tsp baking soda — reacts with the cocoa for tenderness
1 tsp salt — balances the sweetness
2 large eggs — room temperature for best mixing
1 cup (240ml) whole milk — adds richness
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil — keeps the crumb soft
1 cup (240ml) warm water or coffee — enhances chocolate intensity
1 tbsp vanilla extract — rounds out the flavor
300g dark chocolate (chopped or chips) — at least 60% cocoa for depth
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream — for a smooth texture
2 tbsp butter (optional) — adds shine and silkiness

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, warm water (or coffee), and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the ganache, heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth. Add butter if using.
Let ganache cool slightly, then spread over the cooled cake layers.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing.
For extra moisture, brush cakes with simple syrup before frosting.
Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 40g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 50mg