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One Bowl Chocolate Cake: The Ultimate Moist Fudgy Dessert Recipe

This one bowl chocolate cake recipe creates a rich, decadent dessert using minimal cleanup and delivers incredible moist texture and fudgy richness. Perfect for busy weeknights or small celebrations, it proves amazing desserts don't require complicated techniques or multiple dirty dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup hot water

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In your mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Make sure there are no lumps for perfectly smooth batter.
  3. Pour in buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the hot water while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin – this is normal and creates the moist texture. Mix until smooth and uniform.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The top should spring back when lightly touched.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost as desired or enjoy plain for a simple chocolate treat.

Notes

Substitute sour cream for buttermilk for extra moistness. Use spoon-and-level method for flour measurement. Cake tastes better the next day. Hot water helps dissolve cocoa powder and creates steam for lighter texture.