Description
Moist Chocolate Cake is the ultimate indulgence, perfect for any occasion. With its soft texture and rich chocolate flavor, each slice feels like a warm embrace. This easy-to-follow recipe will have your kitchen filled with a heavenly aroma that invites everyone to gather around the table. Whether it’s a celebration or just a treat for yourself, this cake promises to delight taste buds and create memorable moments.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Chocolate ganache (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until combined.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth but don’t overmix.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until well incorporated.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with chocolate ganache if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg