One Bowl Moist Chocolate Cake

Here’s a rich and ultra-moist chocolate cake that will quickly become your go-to recipe for birthdays, dinner parties, or simply to enjoy on your own. This delightful cake is incredibly easy to make, requiring only one bowl and no electric mixer!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 mL) milk
• 1 tablespoon (20 mL) white vinegar
• ¾ cup (190 mL) canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup (120 g) caster sugar
• 1 cup (150 g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon (16 g) baking powder
• ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
• ½ cup (125 mL) boiling coffee or water

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 160°C (320°F) for fan/convection or 180°C (355°F) for standard. Grease and line a 20 cm (8 inch) round cake tin with baking paper.
2. Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Then, whisk in the oil, eggs, brown sugar, and caster sugar until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt over the wet ingredients. Mix until everything is well incorporated. Gradually whisk in the boiling coffee (or water) until smooth.
4. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and place it in the lower half of the oven. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the cake is well risen and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Avoid opening the oven door until at least the 45-minute mark. The top may crack slightly, but don’t worry; it will settle as the cake cools.
5. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy this chocolate cake on its own or with your favorite frosting for an extra indulgent treat!