Description
A decadent chocolate cake with rich layers of chocolate flavor and moist texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until smooth.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Incorporate Boiling Water: Gradually add the boiling water, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool and Frost: Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack. Frost when completely cool.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and measure flour accurately. Consider using high-quality cocoa powder for an intense chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg