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Moist Chocolate Cake

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This Moist Chocolate Cake is rich, fluffy, and deeply chocolaty—perfect for any occasion. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s an easy, no-fail dessert with a soft crumb and intense cocoa flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch round or square cake pan.
  2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, warm water, butter, vinegar, vanilla, and egg.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until smooth—do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or frosted.

Notes

  • Add chocolate chips or nuts for texture.
  • Use coffee instead of water for deeper flavor.
  • To make cupcakes, bake for 18–20 minutes.
  • Substitute butter with oil for extra moisture.
  • Use 1/4 cup yogurt or applesauce for an eggless version.
  • Pairs well with ganache, chocolate buttercream, or cream cheese frosting.

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