Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe With Oil and Coffee
This indulgent chocolate cake is rich, moist, and enhanced with the deep flavor of coffee. The use of oil ensures a tender texture, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 2 9-inch round cake pans (2)
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 Cooling rack
- 1 Spatula,
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the cake pans with parchment paper and lightly grease them.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Blend using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add Coffee: Slowly pour in the hot coffee while mixing. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 6%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Phosphorus: 9%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Enhance Flavor: Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
- Frosting Tip: Pair with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting for added richness.
- Moisture Boost: Substitute buttermilk with plain yogurt if needed.
- Cake Layers: Chill layers before frosting for easier handling.