Awesome Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Awesome Chocolate Cake—a recipe that lives up to its name with every rich, moist bite. Crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sugar, this cake gets its irresistibly tender texture from the perfect blend of whole milk, vegetable oil, and eggs. The secret ingredient? A final addition of boiling water ensures a beautifully light yet fudgy crumb. Whether you're baking for a birthday, special occasion, or simply to treat yourself, this easy-to-follow recipe is ready in just under an hour and serves 12 slices of pure chocolate bliss. Pair it with your favorite frosting or enjoy it as-is for a show-stopping dessert you’ll make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until evenly distributed.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.
Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal. Mix until smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost and decorate the cake as desired once fully cooled. Serve and enjoy your Awesome Chocolate Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 2659 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 286.5 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.0 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 65.4 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 544 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 38.3 mg | 213% | |
| Potassium | 3323 mg | 71% | |
*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.
