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One Bowl Chocolate Cake: Easy Moist and Fudgy Dessert Recipe

This ultimate chocolate cake recipe requires just one bowl and delivers moist, fudgy results with minimal effort. Perfect for both beginner bakers and seasoned pros, it creates a rich, decadent dessert using simple pantry staples.
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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 baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup hot water

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In your one mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Make a well in the center and add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined—don't overmix!
  4. Slowly pour in the hot water while mixing. The batter will be thin—this is normal and ensures that moist texture we're after.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don't overmix the batter, use good quality cocoa powder for best flavor, and ensure ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing. The hot water is key for achieving moist texture.