A simple chocolate cake recipe that's good with a simple powdered sugar dusting before serving.

Moist Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8" square cake pan. Lay parchment circle on bottom and grease again, dusting with flour after.
2. In mixing bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients together. Stir to combine, then add egg and butter, mixing well.
3. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cake tests done. Dust with powdered sugar when cooled.

Notes

 

Content by Renee Shelton. Recipe given to me from a friend. This recipe was first published on PastrySampler.com on January 10, 2007. It was updated on October 12, 2020.