Posted on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 in Cake Recipes

Marcia's Moist Chocolate Cake

Marcia's moist chocolate cake recipe, a rich, indulgent dessert made with cocoa powder, flour, eggs, sugar, oil, and baked to perfection.
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Marcia's Moist Chocolate Cake

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In 45 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8

Ingredients

1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour1 cup (250 ml) sugar4 eggs1/2 cup (125 ml) oil1/2 cup (125 ml) cocoa powder1/2 cup (125 ml) boiling water1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour1 cup (250 ml) sugar4 eggs1/2 cup (125 ml) oil1/2 cup (125 ml) cocoa powder1/2 cup (125 ml) boiling water1 teaspoon baking powder
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Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven at 350°F (180°C).
  2. Beat the sugar and eggs together until well mixed.
  3. Add the oil, cocoa powder, and the flour combined with baking powder.
  4. Mix thoroughly, then gradually add the hot water while stirring continuously.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased pan (use butter/margarine and cocoa powder for dusting).
  6. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Once done, remove the cake from the pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Márcia Martins

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