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Moist Chocolate Walnut Cake: Best Ever Recipe

Moist Chocolate Walnut Cake
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A simple yet decadent moist chocolate walnut cake recipe. This cake is incredibly moist and rich, perfect for any occasion. Easy to make with common pantry ingredients, it features a deep chocolate flavor complemented by the optional nutty crunch of walnuts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the buttermilk, mixing until the batter is smooth.
  5. Stir in the hot water until the batter becomes thin and glossy.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts if using this moist chocolate walnut cake.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of this moist chocolate walnut cake comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve this delicious moist chocolate walnut cake plain, with frosting, or dusted with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts.
  • You can make a dairy-free buttermilk substitute by mixing 1 cup of plant-based milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To deepen the chocolate flavor, replace the hot water with hot brewed coffee.
  • This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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