Description
A timeless recipe for a rich and moist chocolate cake that delights with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture and mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the boiling water into the batter, ensuring it’s well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting once cooled.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend. Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, baking, classic recipes, easy chocolate cake