Best Chocolate Cake – Rich, Moist & Crowd-Loved 🍫🎂

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📝 Ingredients (1 8-inch cake):

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup warm water

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil

• 1 tbsp white or apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: espresso powder for richness

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8" round cake pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Stir until just combined.

4. Pour into prepared pan and tap gently to release air bubbles.

5. Bake 30–35 minutes or until center springs back and a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool in pan 10 mins, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

   
   

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🍽 Quick Tips:

• Add 1 tsp espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor

• Pairs perfectly with whipped cream, berries, or chocolate ganache

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📦 Recipe Card

• Prep Time: 10 mins

• Cook Time: 35 mins

• Total Time: 45 mins

• Servings: 8 slices

• Protein: ~3g

• Diet: Vegan-Friendly (no eggs/dairy), One-Bowl

• Cuisine: Classic Dessert

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• 🍫 Cocoa Powder

• 🧁 Cake Pan

• 🥄 Vanilla Extract

• 🧁 Powdered Sugar

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Whipped Chocolate Frosting – Fluffy, Fudgy & Foolproof 🍫🧁

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📝 Ingredients (for 1 cake):

• ½ cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter)

• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1¾ cups powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk (or non-dairy alt)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

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🔥 Instructions:

1. In a bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.

2. Add cocoa powder and mix until smooth.

3. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.

4. Pour in milk 1 tbsp at a time until fluffy and spreadable.

5. Mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt.

6. Spread on completely cooled cake with a spatula or knife.

   
   

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🍽 Quick Tips:

• For extra shine, warm frosting slightly before spreading

• Make it mocha by adding instant coffee or espresso

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📦 Recipe Card

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 0 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Frosts: One 8" cake

Protein: ~1g

Diet: Vegetarian or Vegan Option

Cuisine: Classic Dessert

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