Description
Chocolate cake is the ultimate indulgence, perfect for any celebration or a cozy night in. This easy chocolate cake recipe is rich, moist, and bursting with deep chocolate flavor. Whether topped with creamy frosting or enjoyed plain, each slice delivers a delightful taste experience that will leave everyone wanting more. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet delicious dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Slowly mix in hot water until the batter is smooth and well blended.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg