The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe {Ever}

The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe – A one bowl chocolate cake recipe that is quick, easy, and delicious!

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Updated with gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free options!

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– All-purpose flour – Sugar – Cocoa powder – Baking powder – Baking soda

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Preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring.

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Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.

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Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined.

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Distribute cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center of the chocolate cake comes out clean.

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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes, remove from the pan and cool completely.

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