Picture this: you bake a whole cake for just two people, and it lasts about four days… and by “lasts,” I mean it survived because we devoured it, not because it doesn’t keep well. This BEST Chocolate Cake is so moist that it stays fresh for over a week and actually gets better with time! If you prefer a smaller cake, try my Ultimate Moist Chocolate Fudge Cake in a more compact size.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
This cake is incredibly easy to make – you only need one bowl and a whisk! No mixer required, although I sometimes use my electric hand mixer.
Moist chocolate cake – it’s unbelievably moist! The texture is incredibly soft and stays moist for days without drying out.
Perfect crumb texture – the cake has such an even crumb structure that it looks like a store-bought cake filled with emulsifiers, but it’s homemade with real, simple ingredients!
Rich chocolate flavor – you’ll love the smooth, rich chocolate taste that shines through every layer.
Fudgy chocolate frosting – I use a rich chocolate ganache made with sour cream for the frosting. It’s so easy to make and doesn’t require softened butter or icing sugar. It’s simple, decadent, and fudgy! Many people have told me it’s the best frosting they’ve ever made!
No buttermilk needed – while buttermilk is a great ingredient, it’s not commonly stocked in many refrigerators. Fortunately, you don’t need it to make this amazing chocolate cake!
INGREDIENTS FOR THE BEST MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE
Here are some notes about the ingredients. For a full list of ingredients, check out the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
