Description

Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of this delectable Moist Chocolate Walnut Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a chocolate lover’s dream with the added crunch of walnuts.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup hot water or brewed coffee
1 cup chopped walnuts, plus extra for topping

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 8-inch round pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. Mix until smooth, then slowly stir in the hot water or coffee until well combined.
Include Walnuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or serving. Sprinkle additional chopped walnuts on top if desired.

Notes

Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
For extra indulgence, top with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
Toast the walnuts for added depth of flavor.