Description
This easy chocolate cake recipe is a delicious and moist dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up a homemade chocolate cake in no time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan(s).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until well combined.
- Integrate Boiling Water: Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan(s) and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with chocolate buttercream, ganache, or cream cheese frosting.
- You can also make cupcakes by dividing the batter into lined muffin tins and baking for 18–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
