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Ultimate One Bowl Moist Fudgy Chocolate Cake Recipe

This one bowl chocolate cake is a go-to dessert that comes together with minimal cleanup and maximum chocolate flavor. Using basic pantry staples, it delivers bakery-quality results perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Create three wells in the dry ingredients. Pour the warm water into one well, vegetable oil into another, and apple cider vinegar into the third.
  4. Add the vanilla extract and mix everything together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—a few small lumps are fine.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don't overmix the batter to avoid developing gluten. Measure flour correctly by spooning into the measuring cup and leveling off. Room temperature ingredients incorporate more evenly. Test for doneness with a toothpick—it should come out with a few moist crumbs.