Description
Indulge in the rich and moist goodness of this homemade Chocolate Cake. Perfect for birthdays and celebrations, this easy-to-make dessert will delight any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened 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
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for added moisture)
Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (more as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pans: Preheat to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add sour cream if using.
- Add boiling water: Carefully mix in boiling water until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 30–35 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, mix in sugar, cocoa, salt, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.
- Frost cakes: Layer cakes with frosting as desired.
Notes
- This cake is perfect for special occasions.
- For a richer flavor, try using espresso or coffee instead of water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
