Here’s a simple and delicious chocolate cake recipe that’s moist, rich, and perfect for any occasion:
Ingredients (for a 9-inch round cake)
Dry ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Wet ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
Optional frosting:
- 1/2 cup (115 g) butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients:
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Add boiling water:
- Slowly stir in boiling water (batter will be thin—this makes the cake moist).
- Bake:
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make frosting (optional):
- Beat butter and cocoa until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and milk gradually until spreadable. Stir in vanilla.
- Frost cake once cooled.
💡 Tips for the best cake:
- Use hot water or coffee instead of plain water to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter; it keeps the cake tender.
- For extra richness, add chocolate chips or a layer of ganache.
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