Moist & Delicious Chocolate Cake

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Moist & Delicious Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1¾ cups (220 g) all‑purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) hot brewed coffee (or hot water if you prefer)

Note: The hot coffee helps intensify the chocolate flavor and contributes moisture (you won’t taste coffee). (

For the Frosting (Chocolate Buttercream)

  • 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3½ cups (≈ 450 g) powdered sugar
  • ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or milk)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan & Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
  • Grease and line two 9‑inch (23 cm) round cake pans (or one 9×13-inch pan, adjusting baking time).
  • You can also line the bottoms with parchment paper for easier removal.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together:

  • flour
  • cocoa powder
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • salt

3. Combine Wet Ingredients & Make Batter

  • In another bowl (or in the same bowl, if preferred), whisk the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined (don’t overmix).
  • Gradually pour in the hot coffee (or hot water) while stirring. The batter will become thin—this is okay and expected. (

4. Bake

  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake for about 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
  • If the cake surface browns too fast, you can loosely cover with aluminum foil toward the end.

5. Cool

  • Let the cakes cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

6. Make the Frosting

  • Beat the softened butter until creamy.
  • Sift together powdered sugar and cocoa powder; gradually add into the butter, mixing on low speed to combine.
  • Add salt, cream, and vanilla extract; beat on medium-high until fluffy and spreadable.
  • Adjust consistency by adding more cream (if too thick) or more powdered sugar (if too thin).

7. Assemble & Frost

  • Place one cake layer on your serving plate.
  • Spread a layer of frosting on top.
  • Place the second layer, then frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.
  • Optionally, you can drizzle melted chocolate, sprinkle chocolate shavings, or decorate as you like.

Tips & Notes for Best Results

  • Room temperature ingredients: Ensure eggs and buttermilk are not cold, for smoother mixing.
  • Don’t overmix: Overmixing can make the cake dense rather than light and moist.
  • Oil + buttermilk + coffee: That combination helps keep the cake tender and moist.
  • Check doneness: Use the toothpick test.
  • Cool fully before frosting: This prevents the frosting from melting or sliding off.
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