Indulge in Decadent Chocolate Cake
Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this rich and moist chocolate cake that’s perfect for any celebration or a simple treat. With its velvety texture and deep cocoa flavor, this cake promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s a go-to recipe that will make every occasion feel special.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients on low speed until just mixed.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg