Description
This homemade chocolate cake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. Made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients like cocoa powder, flour, and sugar, it delivers a moist, rich, and fudgy texture. Whether it's for a birthday, celebration, or just a sweet treat, this easy-to-follow recipe will help you bake a delicious chocolate cake in under an hour. Top it with your favorite frosting, such as chocolate ganache or buttercream, for an extra indulgent experience. Perfect for all occasions!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Eggs
- Whole milk
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Boiling water
- Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water to thin the batter; it will be runny.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate or buttercream frosting, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can replace boiling water with hot coffee, which also enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Ensure cakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the icing.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 290mg