Moist Chocolate Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 3/4 cups of plain flour.
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3/4 cup of cocoa powder (unsweetened).
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1 3/4 cups of white sugar.
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1/2 cup of vegetable oil.
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2 large eggs (room temp).
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1 teaspoon of salt.
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1 teaspoon of baking powder.
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2 teaspoons of baking soda.
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1 cup of buttermilk (room temp).
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2 teaspoons of vanilla.
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2 teaspoons of finely ground espresso.
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1 cup of freshly brewed strong coffee (hot).
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1 1/4 cups of butter (softened).
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3/4 cup of cocoa powder for frosting.
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3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar.
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3-5 tablespoons of heavy cream for smoothness.
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1/4 teaspoon of salt (for frosting).
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1 teaspoon of vanilla (for frosting).
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F and line up two 9-inch round pans with parchment rounds.
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Grab a whisk and blend together your flour, cocoa, sugar, soda, powder, salt, and espresso thoroughly.
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Using a stand or hand mixer, mix the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and together.
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Pour your buttermilk into the wet mixture and stir until it’s blended in evenly.
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Combine the wet stuff with the dry mixture, then pour in that hot coffee as you go.
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Whisk everything up until you’ve got a smooth, loose batter (yep, it’ll feel thin!).
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Split the batter across your prepared pans as evenly as you can, using a scale if you've got one.
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Pop the pans in and bake for about 23-26 minutes, or until a toothpick in the middle comes out clean.
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Let the cakes fully cool on a wire rack before you attempt to take them out of their pans.
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Whip the butter with a mixer until it’s totally soft and creamy—it takes about 2 minutes.
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Slowly add in powdered sugar, a little at a time, plus cocoa, cream, salt, and vanilla.
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Mix it on low to start, then kick up the speed to high until the mixture gets thick and fluffy.
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Trim any domes or uneven tops from the cake layers if necessary before stacking.
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Layer the cakes with frosting in between, then spread the rest all over the outside.
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Chill the whole cake for half an hour to an hour to help it hold its shape before slicing.
# Notes:
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You can make this in advance.
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Freezer-friendly option.
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Packed with chocolate flavor.
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Ideal for parties and events.