Here’s a classic “Mee Maw” Chocolate Cake — rich, moist, and perfectly nostalgic, just like a beloved grandmother would make 🍫🎂
Mee Maw Chocolate Cake
Serves: 8–12
Time: ~1 hour (including baking and cooling)
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cake
- Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Carefully stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Bake
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the frosting
- Beat butter and cocoa together until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and milk gradually until desired consistency.
- Beat in vanilla.
- Assemble the cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting evenly on top.
- Add second layer and frost the top and sides.
- Serve
- Optional: decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries.
Tips & Variations
- Extra moist: Add ½ cup sour cream to the batter.
- Flavor boost: Add 1 tsp espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Make ahead: Cake can be baked a day before and stored in an airtight container.
- Mini cupcakes: Bake in cupcake liners for individual servings (12–15 cupcakes).
I can also give a super fudgy “Mee Maw” chocolate sheet cake version that’s perfect for gatherings and tastes just like a homemade family favorite.
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