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Rich Chocolate Cake Recipe

This decadent chocolate cake is full of chocolatey, moist perfection with a soft, tender crumb. This cake gets its rich, dark flavor and appearance by using a combination of black cocoa and regular cocoa.
5 from 32 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup Cocoa Powder 75 grams
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour 265 grams
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar 400 grams
  • 2 tablespoon Corn Starch
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¾ Cup Vegetable or Canola Oil 6 fluid ounces
  • 4 Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 ¼ Cup Brewed Coffee, may substitute water 10 fluid ounces

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 275°
  • Prepare two 8" cake pans by lining the bottom with parchment paper or greasing the pans. Alternatively, this recipe will make 18 cupcakes or one 10" round cake pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder and baking soda in the bowl of a stand mixer. If mixing by hand or with a hand mixer, combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add oil and eggs and mix until combined.
  • Slowly pour brewed coffee into bowl while continuing to mix, scraping the bowl occasionally. The batter should be smooth.
  • Divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 275°
  • Increase oven temperature to 350° and bake an additional 25 minutes, or until cake is fully risen and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Place cakes on a rack and allow to cool completely before unmolding. Unmold by running an offset spatula or knife around the inside of the cake pan and flip the pan over onto a platter.

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