NO-FAIL MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This recipe was originally posted on another message board and tweaked by several people there... thanks to Sue B and CM for this great recipe! It makes a super-moist, deeply chocolatey cake that is a no-fail choice for sheet cakes and layer cakes alike. It is just as easy to make as a boxed cake and tastes a million times better.

Provided by Tracy K

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup water
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Prepare pans (makes one 9x13 sheet cake or two 8- or 9-inch layers) by greasing and flouring (use cocoa powder to avoid white residue).
  • In a large bowl, stir Group One ingredients together and set aside.
  • In another large bowl, stir Group Two ingredients together.
  • Stir Group Two (dry ingredients) into Group One.
  • It is quite a liquidy batter, so do not be alarmed!
  • Pour batter into prepared pans (fill no more than 2/3 full).
  • You may have extra batter, if so make a few cupcakes!
  • Rap baking pans sharply on the counter to release air bubbles.
  • Bake at 350 until edges are slightly dry, cake springs back when lightly pressed in the center, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  • Baking times will vary based on pan size, but check at 40 minutes and continue checking every 5 minutes thereafter.
  • For cupcakes, check at 15 minutes.

Mvelo Tshetshe
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream. It's rich, moist, and full of flavor.


Zak Magri
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I'm definitely making this cake again. It's a new favorite!


Harman Saqib
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This cake is so good, I could eat it every day!


Ab jabar Ab jabar
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!


Evil Noyon
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. It's so rich and decadent.


Amy Evans
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect cake for her special day.


ronnellwrldd
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect comfort food.


Robbyde major
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I love the rich chocolate flavor of this cake. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Jt Taylor
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Chris Cortez
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This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hanna Mostafa
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it, and I made a lot of money.


Bc Nirjan
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I'm not a huge chocolate cake fan, but this one was really good! It wasn't too sweet and the texture was perfect.


Zaine Cuckow
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to follow and the results are amazing.


RUDY GIURICIN
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it.


PawIshTraPood
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This is the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and it was incredibly easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again soon!