Description
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of this Simple Moist Chocolate Walnut Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this homemade chocolate dessert is easy to make and a delight to enjoy with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot water
Additional:
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (divided)
- powdered sugar or chocolate ganache (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9-inch cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Beat eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla; mix into dry ingredients.
- Add Hot Water: Stir in hot water until smooth, fold in ¾ cup walnuts.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, top with remaining walnuts, bake for 30–35 mins.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool before serving, dust with powdered sugar or ganache if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream for buttermilk for a denser texture.
- Toast walnuts before using for enhanced flavor.
- This cake complements well with coffee or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
