Moist Chocolate Cake: The Ultimate Recipe for Chocolate Lovers
This rich, moist chocolate cake features a fudgy texture and deep cocoa flavor enhanced by sour cream and hot coffee. A perfect balance of tender crumb and intense chocolate taste ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups 250g all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup 56g cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 110g packed light brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup 120ml vegetable oil
- ¾ cup 180ml full-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon 5ml pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup 240ml hot coffee
- 1 batch of The BEST Chocolate Frosting recipe linked below
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round pans with parchment paper
- Brew 1 cup of hot coffee (1 tbsp instant coffee + boiling water)
- In a large bowl, sift then whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, both sugars, and salt
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth
- Create a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet mixture; blend until just combined
- Gradually pour in hot coffee, mixing until smooth and thin
- Divide batter evenly between pans, tap to release air bubbles
- Bake for 30-33 minutes until a skewer comes out clean
- Cool in pans 15 minutes, then invert onto wire racks and frost once completely cooled
Notes
For maximum moisture, use very hot coffee (right off the brewer)
Rotate pans halfway through baking for even rise
Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture if desired
Rotate pans halfway through baking for even rise
Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture if desired