One Bowl Chocolate Cake
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 35 minutes
🍰 Servings: 8
📖 Category: Dessert
Description:
Indulge in the timeless delight of this One Bowl Chocolate Cake, a cherished family favorite for over 25 years. With each decadent bite, savor the rich blend of cocoa and sweetness. This recipe promises perfection every time, ensuring moments of pure culinary bliss for you and your loved ones. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/8 tsp | Salt |
| 1 1/3 cups | Sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Butter, softened |
| 1/3 cup | Water |
| 1/4 cup | Milk |
| 1/3 cup | Eggs (approximately 2 large) |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 tbsp | Instant coffee |
| 1/8 tsp | Salt (for frosting) |
| 3/4 cup | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 1/4 cup | Heavy cream |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Cake Pan: Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch square cake pan with waxed paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate softened butter, water, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Blend on low speed or by hand until the batter is nicely moistened.
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Mix Well: Increase the speed to medium and mix the batter for an additional three minutes until smooth and well combined.
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Pour Batter: Pour the prepared batter into the greased cake pan, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
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Bake: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Check Doneness: The cake should rebound when gently pressed in the center, indicating that it’s done.
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Cool Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a plate to cool completely.
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Prepare Frosting: In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, salt, vanilla extract, instant coffee, and half of the confectioners’ sugar.
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Gradually Add Ingredients: Alternate additions of heavy cream and the remaining confectioners’ sugar until the frosting reaches a rich gloss and thick spreading consistency.
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Frost Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, cover it generously with the prepared chocolate frosting.
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Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve this irresistible One Bowl Chocolate Cake to delight your taste buds and create cherished memories with your loved ones.
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this homemade delight, perfect for any occasion or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day. 🎂🍫
