Description
Chocolate cake is the ultimate indulgence, boasting a moist and fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Whether it’s for a birthday party or a simple weeknight treat, this easy chocolate cake recipe delivers rich, decadent flavor with every bite. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can whip up this delightful dessert that promises to satisfy all your chocolate cravings. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix until just combined.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until smooth (batter will be thin).
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost as desired or enjoy plain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg