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The BEST Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich, fudgy chocolate cake with a tender crumb and luxurious cocoa depth—a simple yet show-stopping dessert.
★★★★★
(292 reviews on Sugar Spun Run)
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Prep time20 min
Bake time40 min
Total time60 min
Makes12
Ingredients
1
1 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
2
1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed )
3
1 cup granulated sugar
4
¾ cup natural cocoa powder
5
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
6
¾ teaspoon salt
7
½ cup unsalted butter (melted )
8
½ cup neutral cooking oil ((use avocado, canola, or vegetable oil))
9
2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten (room temperature )
10
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
11
1 cup buttermilk
12
½ cup hot coffee or hot water
13
1 batch chocolate frosting (see note)
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