Chocolate Cake
Indulge in this rich and moist chocolate cake that promises to melt in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a delightful treat any day, this cake features a luscious chocolate frosting that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its simple preparation and incredible flavor, it’s sure to become a go-to recipe in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry mix until just combined. Stir in boiling water until smooth.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks; frost once completely cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg