Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this rich and moist chocolate cake that is sure to delight every chocolate lover. With a velvety texture and deep cocoa flavor, each slice promises a heavenly bite that will transport you back to your childhood. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply just because, this easy-to-follow recipe makes baking a delightful treat accessible to everyone. Dress it up with your favorite frosting or enjoy it plain—either way, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined—lumps are okay.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (77g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 32mg