CONTEST-WINNING MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE

Contest-Winning Moist Chocolate Cake image

You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the batter in one bowl, bake and get ready for people to love this moist dark chocolate cake recipe. -Christa Hageman, Telford, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add the eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes (batter will be thin). Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.