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Simple 'N' Delicious Chocolate Cake
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Simple 'N' Delicious Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate satisfaction with this Simple 'N' Delicious Chocolate Cake, an incredibly easy recipe that delivers deep, rich flavor and a perfectly moist texture. It’s a quick, one-bowl-worthy dessert where the secret ingredient of coffee enhances the chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 282
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/16 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cold, strong, brewed coffee

Equipment

  • 8-inch Round Cake Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
    1 1/16 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
  3. In a separate medium bowl, use a wooden spoon or electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
    1/2 cup butter, 1 cup white sugar
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
    1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  5. Add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the cold coffee in two parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix after each addition until just incorporated; be careful not to overmix.
    1 cup cold, strong, brewed coffee
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

The cold coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee. For cupcakes, bake for 15-18 minutes. This cake is delicious plain, or frosted with a simple chocolate or coffee buttercream.