Indulge in the Ultimate Dark Chocolate Cake
Elevate your dessert game with this rich and decadent Dark Chocolate Cake. With its velvety texture and intense chocolate flavor, this cake is a showstopper perfect for any celebration—from birthdays to casual get-togethers. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, every slice delivers blissful delight that will leave your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fluffy.
- Create a well in the center; add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips if using.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth tops.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg