Moist Chocolate Cake

About this recipe

This Moist Chocolate Cake is a rich and decadent treat that's surprisingly easy to make. With a combination of dark chocolate and cocoa powder, it delivers a deep chocolate flavor that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

The method shown in the video ensures a moist texture, thanks to the addition of hot water and the careful mixing of ingredients.

Ingredient notes

• The recipe calls for 130g of all-purpose flour, which is about 1 cup.
• For cocoa powder, use 50g or ½ cup.
• The sugar amount is 200g, equivalent to 1 cup.
• The oil used is 60ml, which is about ¼ cup.
• Milk is needed in the amount of 120ml, or ½ cup.
• Hot water should be 120ml, also ½ cup.

Tips from Spicy Foodz’s video

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before starting to mix the ingredients to ensure it's ready when you need to bake.
• Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly before adding the wet ingredients to ensure an even batter.
• Gradually adding hot water helps to create a smooth batter, which is key to achieving that moist texture.
• Melt the dark chocolate before folding it into the batter for an even distribution of flavor.

Good to know

What size pan should I use for this cake?

Use a 7"×7" pan for baking the cake.

How long should I bake the cake?

Bake the cake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Spicy Foodz: watch the original on YouTube.