Simple Moist Chocolate Cake

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 2 cups of flour to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 2 cups of flour to a bowl.
  3. 3Add 2 cups of flour to a bowl.
  4. 4Add 2 cups of sugar to the bowl.
  5. 5Add 2 cups of sugar to the bowl.
  6. 6Add 2 cups of sugar to the bowl.
  7. 7Sift 1/4 cup of cocoa powder into the bowl to remove lumps.
  8. 8Sift 1/4 cup of cocoa powder into the bowl to remove lumps.
  9. 9Sift 1/4 cup of cocoa powder into the bowl to remove lumps.
  10. 10Add 1 tsp of salt to the mixture.
  11. 11Add 1 tsp of salt to the mixture.
  12. 12Add 1 tsp of salt to the mixture.
  13. 13Add 1 tsp of baking powder to the mixture.
  14. 14Add 1 tsp of baking powder to the mixture.
  15. 15Add 1 tsp of baking powder to the mixture.
  16. 16Add 2 tsp of baking soda to the mixture.
  17. 17Add 2 tsp of baking soda to the mixture.
  18. 18Add 2 tsp of baking soda to the mixture.
  19. 19Mix all the dry ingredients together with a whisk.
  20. 20Mix all the dry ingredients together with a whisk.
  21. 21Mix all the dry ingredients together with a whisk.
  22. 22Pour 1 cup of buttermilk into the mixture.
  23. 23Pour 1 cup of buttermilk into the mixture.
  24. 24Pour 1 cup of buttermilk into the mixture.
  25. 25Pour 1 cup of hot water into the mixture.
  26. 26Pour 1 cup of hot water into the mixture.
  27. 27Pour 1 cup of hot water into the mixture.
  28. 28Mix the wet and dry ingredients with a whisk.
  29. 29Mix the wet and dry ingredients with a whisk.
  30. 30Mix the wet and dry ingredients with a whisk.
  31. 31Add 1/4 cup of melted butter to the mixture.
  32. 32Add 1/4 cup of melted butter to the mixture.
  33. 33Add 1/4 cup of melted butter to the mixture.
  34. 34Add 1 tbsp of vanilla essence to the mixture.
  35. 35Add 1 tbsp of vanilla essence to the mixture.
  36. 36Add 1 tbsp of vanilla essence to the mixture.
  37. 37Add 3 eggs to the mixture.
  38. 38Add 3 eggs to the mixture.
  39. 39Add 3 eggs to the mixture.
  40. 40Whisk all ingredients until well combined, making sure not to overmix the batter.
  41. 41Whisk all ingredients until well combined, making sure not to overmix the batter.
  42. 42Whisk all ingredients until well combined, making sure not to overmix the batter.
  43. 43Pour the batter into a greased mould.
  44. 44Pour the batter into a greased mould.
  45. 45Pour the batter into a greased mould.
  46. 46Bake for 45 minutes at 200 degrees C, or until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clear.
  47. 47Bake for 45 minutes at 200 degrees C, or until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clear.
  48. 48Bake for 45 minutes at 200 degrees C, or until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clear.
  49. 49Remove the cake from the mould.
  50. 50Remove the cake from the mould.
  51. 51Remove the cake from the mould.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 tbsp vanilla essence
  • 1 tbsp vanilla essence
  • 1 tbsp vanilla essence
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs

Equipment

bowlwhisksievegreased mould

Tips

  • Make sure not to over mix the batter; some lumps in the batter are absolutely ok.
  • To make buttermilk add 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup milk and let it stand for 10 minutes.