Ultra Moist Chocolate Snack Cake

Fork removing a bite from a slice of moist chocolate cake.

4.84 from 6 votes

Ultra Moist Chocolate Snack Cake

This ultra-moist chocolate snack cake is easy to make, requires no mixer, and is topped with a rich, fudgy chocolate frosting. With its simple yet indulgent taste, this moist and tender cake is sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cakes & Cupcakes, Chocolate, Chocolate Buttercream

Servings: slices

Calories: 304kcal

Author: Mike Johnson

Ingredients

125 g all-purpose flour
175 g granulated sugar
64 g unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
120 g buttermilk room temperature
120 g sour cream room temperature
120 g canola oil
1 large egg (≈ 50g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
120 g hot water + 2 teaspoon espresso powder OR 120ml (½ cup) hot coffee
Chocolate fudge buttercream (one batch)

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt then set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, oil, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until mostly combined. Add in the hot water/coffee mixture and stir until well combined and smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap the pan firmly on the counter to release any air bubbles. Bake for 28-30 minutes, until the cake is puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the pan. Then remove the cake from the pan and set it on a cooling rack to cool completely while you make the chocolate fudge buttercream.
Spread the chocolate fudge buttercream evenly over the top of the cooled snack cake. Top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if desired.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Hershey’s.

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