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One Bowl Chocolate Cake - Moist Fudgy Always Eat Dessert Recipe

This incredibly easy one bowl chocolate cake is perfect for when you need a rich, fudgy dessert without the fuss. With just a single bowl and simple ingredients, you can create a moist chocolate cake that's perfect for weeknight treats or small celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 58 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 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  4. Carefully pour in the boiling water and mix on low speed until the water is fully incorporated. The batter will be thin – this is normal and will result in a moist cake.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra fudgy texture, use Dutch-process cocoa powder. The boiling water helps bloom the cocoa powder, intensifying the chocolate flavor. Don't skip this step! The cake pairs beautifully with powdered sugar or chocolate buttercream.