Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Moist Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; 2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup water; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted, cooled slightly; 2 ¼ cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted, cooled slightly
2 ¼ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line bottom of two greased 9-in.
2
round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper.
3
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
4
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Beat in vanilla and cooled chocolate.
6
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and water, beating well after each addition.
7
Transfer batter to prepared pans.
8
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Cool in pans 10 minute before removing to wire racks; remove paper.
10
Cool completely.
11
Frost between and over layers with vanilla or chocolate frosting.

1265

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, softened, 2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar, 3 eggs, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Moist Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Moist Chocolate Cake

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