Description

Whip up this Easy One-Bowl Chocolate Cake in minutes—no fuss, no mess! Rich, moist, and deeply chocolaty, it’s made with pantry staples and topped with a smooth, coffee-kissed chocolate icing. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or weeknight treats.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 cups white sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee
1 cup vegetable oil

For the Icing:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all cake ingredients. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
For the icing, beat together butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and coffee until creamy.
Frost the cooled cake layers. Slice and serve!

Notes

Hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor but doesn’t taste like coffee.
Can substitute hot water for coffee if preferred.
Store covered at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.