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The Best Chocolate Cake

Whether it's a birthday or any day, this rich, flavorful chocolate cake is the one to put on your table!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 8 Slices

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Cake Flour
  • 1 Cup White Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Buttermilk Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 4 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 3/4 Cup Water
  • 2 Eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 F / 150 C.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
  • Once melted, stir in the cocoa powder until no lumps are visible and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all remaining dry ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together all liquid ingredients, including the butter mixture. (Ensure it is no longer hot!)
  • Add 1/3 of the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and mix, repeat until all ingredients are fully combined.
  • Bake at 300 F / 150 C for 40 minutes.
  • Once cool, frost and enjoy!