250 of Nearly Everything Chocolate Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with the effortlessly memorable "250 of Nearly Everything Chocolate Cake," a recipe that combines simplicity and decadence in perfect harmony. This moist and rich chocolate cake gets its name from its wonderfully balanced measurements—250 grams or milliliters of nearly all the main ingredients—making it delightfully easy to remember and prepare. Boasting the deep flavor of unsweetened cocoa, the batter is elevated by the addition of boiling water, creating a luxuriously tender crumb. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a straightforward mixing process, this versatile cake can be dressed up with chocolate buttercream, whipped cream, or glossy ganache for any occasion. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a cozy indulgent dessert, this recipe is bound to be your go-to chocolate cake, combining convenience, flavor, and a touch of indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 250 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 250 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 250 milliliters whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 250 milliliters boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, stirring constantly. The batter will be thin – this is normal, as it helps create a moist cake.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Once the cakes are fully cooled, frost and decorate as desired. You can use chocolate buttercream, whipped cream, or ganache for a truly indulgent treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4113 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.0 g | 295% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.6 g | 703% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 949 mg | 316% | |
| Sodium | 3599 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 489.9 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 265.5 g | ||
| Protein | 58.9 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 1624 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
