Description
Moist chocolate cake is the ultimate indulgence, combining rich cocoa flavor with a velvety texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying a chocolate craving, this recipe guarantees smiles with every slice. The secret to its moistness lies in the use of boiling water and oil, ensuring each bite is soft and decadent. Whether served plain or dressed up with frosting and fruit, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; stir gently until just mixed.
- Carefully add boiling water and stir until smooth (batter will be thin).
- Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks; let cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 307mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 43mg