Description
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of this homemade Chocolate Cake. A classic dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water: Carefully fold in boiling water to create a thin batter.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 30-35 minutes, then cool and frost.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with instant coffee granules.
- Cake stays moist for days and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
