One Bowl Chocolate Cake
Calories: 40
Adjust Servings Here: 12 servings
Description
This One Bowl Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, and packed with chocolate flavor. Made with cocoa powder, coffee, and simple pantry staples, the batter comes together in one bowl with minimal cleanup. Finished with an easy chocolate frosting, it's perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever a chocolate craving strikes.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 240 ml (1 cups) Hot water
- 2 tsp Instant coffee
- 75 g (¾ cup) Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 200 g (1 cup) Granulated sugar
- 200 g (1 cup) Light brown sugar
- 180 ml (¾ cup) Vegetable oil
- 240 ml (1 cups) Buttermilk
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 250 g (2 cups) All-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp Baking powder
- 1½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Salt
Chocolate Frosting
- 350 g (1½ cups) Unsalted butter softened
- 350 g (3 cups) Powdered sugar
- 60 g (¾ cup) Cocoa powder
- 60 ml (¼ cup) Heavy cream plus more as needed
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 200 grams Melted chocolate
Instructions
Chocolate Cake
- Preheat the oven to 170°C / 340°F. Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the hot water, instant coffee, and cocoa powder until smooth and lump-free.240 ml Hot water, 2 tsp Instant coffee, 75 g Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Do not overmix.200 g Granulated sugar, 200 g Light brown sugar, 180 ml Vegetable oil, 240 ml Buttermilk, 2 large Eggs, 2 tsp Vanilla extract, 250 g All-purpose flour, 1½ tsp Baking powder, 1½ tsp Baking soda, 1 tsp Salt
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Turn the cakes onto a wire rack and cool completely before frosting.
Chocolate Frosting
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and set aside to cool.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until light and creamy.350 g Unsalted butter
- Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix on low speed until combined. Increase to medium-high speed and beat for 3 to 5 minutes until smooth and fluffy.350 g Powdered sugar, 60 g Cocoa powder, 60 ml Heavy cream, 2 tsp Vanilla extract, ¼ tsp Salt
- Add the cooled melted chocolate and combine well.200 grams Melted chocolate
Assemble the cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread about one-third of the frosting evenly over the cake layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings if desired.
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