Decadent Rich and Moist Chocolate Cake Everyone Will Love

Rich and moist chocolate cake that is a family favorite and perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 25

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake Base

1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix Any chocolate cake mix works great.
3.4 oz Instant Chocolate Pudding Use the dry mix only.
4 large Eggs Using room temperature eggs helps achieve a better mix.
1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a great alternative.
½ cup Warm Water For intensified chocolate flavor, use warm coffee instead.
½ cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter can also elevate the cake's flavor.

For the Chocolate Delights

1 ½ cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Can be omitted for a smoother texture.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Electric Mixer
baking pan
Spatula
Wire rack

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Rich and Moist Chocolate Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Devil’s Food Cake mix and instant chocolate pudding mix.
Add room temperature eggs, 1 cup of sour cream, ½ cup of vegetable oil, and ½ cup of warm water. Blend for about 2 minutes.
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
Pour the cake batter into the greased baking pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cover the cake with foil while cooling to retain moisture but remove it after cooling to prevent sogginess.

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