Description
This easy chocolate cake recipe yields a soft, moist, and delicious cake that’s perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a rich chocolate cake that melts in your mouth. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate Boiling Water: Slowly pour in the boiling water while mixing at low speed. This helps create a thin batter that will result in a moist cake.
- Divide Batter and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost and Serve: Once cooled, frost the cakes with your favorite chocolate buttercream frosting and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the boiling water is added slowly to avoid splashing and to help blend the batter smoothly.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for better mixing and texture.
- Grease the pans well or use parchment paper for easy removal of the cakes.
- This cake freezes well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a richer flavor, consider using coffee instead of boiling water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake, homemade chocolate cake, chocolate dessert
