Ingredients for Perfect One Bowl Chocolate Layer Cake
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- Buttermilk
- Vanilla Extract
- Strong Coffee
- Vegetable Oil
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How to Make Perfect One Bowl Chocolate Layer Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position oven rack to the second-lowest position.
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar, ¾ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted), 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup (240ml) cooled brewed coffee (or buttermilk), ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk or milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil to the dry ingredients.
- Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gradually add ½ cup (120ml) of boiling water while beating on low speed for 1-2 minutes. This will create a wonderfully moist cake.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
207g
Fat
15g
Carbs
25g