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Ultimate Moist Fudgy One Bowl Chocolate Cake Recipe

This one bowl chocolate cake delivers incredible moist fudge texture with minimal cleanup, perfect for weeknights or small celebrations. The simple recipe ensures perfect results every time with no complicated steps or multiple bowls required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually pour in hot water while stirring continuously until batter is smooth.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor. Don't overmix the batter - stir just until ingredients are combined. For extra moistness, add ¼ cup sour cream to the batter. Let the cake cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.