chocolate cake
This simple and moist chocolate cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Made with basic ingredients like cocoa powder, flour, and eggs, it’s easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. The cake has a rich, fluffy texture and pairs perfectly with a creamy chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 and ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure everything is well combined, and set the bowl aside.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or electric mixer on low speed. Be careful not to overmix—just stir until the batter is smooth.
- Add the boiling water: This is what makes the cake so moist! Carefully pour in the boiling water and stir until everything is fully combined. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay—this helps create a light, fluffy cake.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.