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One Bowl Chocolate Cake: The Ultimate Moist Fudgy Dessert Recipe

This one bowl chocolate cake recipe creates a rich, fudgy dessert that comes together quickly using simple ingredients. Perfect for busy bakers, it delivers moist, chocolatey results every time with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup boiling water

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—don't overmix.
  4. Carefully pour in the boiling water and stir until the batter is smooth and well blended. The batter will be thin, which creates that moist texture.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Sift cocoa powder for fudgiest texture. Don't overmix after adding wet ingredients. Use room temperature eggs for best results. Can substitute gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.