Here’s a classic, rich, and moist Chocolate Cake recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. 🍫🎂
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ 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
For the Frosting (optional):
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients:
- Stir in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add boiling water:
- Slowly mix in boiling water. Batter will be thin—this makes the cake moist.
- Bake:
- Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes in pans, then remove to wire racks.
- Make frosting (optional):
- Beat butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Assemble:
- Frost between layers, on top, and around the sides.
Tips
- For extra richness, add 1 tsp espresso powder to the batter.
- Use buttermilk instead of milk for a slightly tangy flavor.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings or fresh berries for a beautiful presentation.
If you want, I can also give you a quick one-bowl chocolate cake recipe that takes under 15 minutes to prep. 🍰
