One Bowl Chocolate Cake
This One Bowl Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, and incredibly easy to make. You only need one bowl, a whisk, and a few pantry ingredients. Perfect for any occasion — from birthdays to late-night chocolate cravings.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Whisk or hand mixer
- 8-inch round or square baking pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk or milk + 1 tsp vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot coffee or hot water
- Optional: chocolate chips nuts, or a pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In one large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Add eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Pour in hot coffee and mix gently until you get a thin, glossy batter.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Frost or enjoy plain!
Notes
Use hot coffee for deeper chocolate flavor.
Don’t overmix — just whisk until smooth.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 5.
Double the recipe for a 9x13-inch pan.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg |