Description
Savor the rich, velvety goodness of this moist chocolate cake, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or craving a sweet treat, this cake is your go-to dessert. With its fluffy texture and delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen, it promises to bring smiles to your loved ones’ faces. Easy to prepare and customizable with various toppings, this chocolate cake will steal the show at your next gathering.
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
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined; the batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks; frost once completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg