Easy Moist Homemade Chocolate Cake
This wonderfully moist chocolate cake comes together effortlessly with everyday pantry staples. Rich, deeply chocolatey and absolutely irresistible — it's the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears within minutes at any gathering.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 3 eggs
- 200 ml sunflower oil (or melted butter)
- 240 ml granulated sugar
- 240 ml hot water
- 240 ml unsweetened cocoa powder
- 300 g (approx. 480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp (11 g) baking powder
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Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (24 cm) round cake pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, hot water and salt until smooth and well combined.
- 3
Sift the cocoa powder over the mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- 4
Gradually fold in the flour, stirring gently after each addition to prevent lumps from forming.
- 5
Add the baking powder last and mix for a few more seconds without over-working the batter.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
💡 Chef's Tip
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple chocolate glaze for an extra indulgent finish.
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