Hot Water Chocolate Cake

Hot Water Chocolate Cake
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    73

Indulge in the deep, moist delight of a classic hot water chocolate cake. The unexpected addition of boiling water creates an incredibly tender crumb and intensifies the chocolate flavor. Top with your favorite frosting for a truly decadent treat.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    25 g
  • Cholesterol
    26 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    203 mg
  • Sugar
    17 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Ensure there are no lumps. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 8 mins In a saucepan, combine the butter and water. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately pour the hot butter-water mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; the batter will be thin. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 2 mins Add the wet ingredients to the chocolate batter and stir until everything is thoroughly combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (25-30 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before frosting. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Frost the cake with your favorite chocolate frosting. Enjoy! (5 minutes)

For an even richer flavor, try using dark chocolate cocoa powder.
The boiling water is key to activating the cocoa and creating a moist cake, so don't skip this step!
Feel free to experiment with different extracts in the batter. Almond or peppermint would be delicious!
This cake is best enjoyed within 2-3 days of baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 24 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Mitchel Doyle

    My family loved this cake! I used a cream cheese frosting, and it was a perfect combination.

  • Eleazar Lynch

    This is the best chocolate cake I've ever made!

  • Kristopher Larson

    My kids devoured it!

  • Blake Franecki

    I was skeptical about the boiling water, but it really makes a difference! So easy to make.

  • Muriel Schmitt

    I accidentally overbaked mine a little, but it was still delicious! Will definitely make it again.

  • Ara Mills

    This recipe is a keeper! The cake was incredibly moist and chocolatey.

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