Best Ever Chocolate Cake
Rich, moist, and utterly decadent, this Best Ever Chocolate Cake recipe is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, this cake is elevated by the addition of boiling water, which creates an ultra-soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The batter comes together effortlessly with a hand or stand mixer in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Baked to perfection in two 9-inch cake pans, this cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating yourself to something special. Finish it off with your favorite chocolate frosting for a truly indulgent dessert experience. With its unbeatable flavor, easy prep, and rave-worthy results, it’s no wonder this recipe is deemed the “best ever.” Perfect for 12 servings of pure bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups 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 circles.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed using a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and well combined.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and gently tap the pans on the counter to release any air bubbles.
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.
Once the cakes are fully cooled, layer and frost with your favorite chocolate frosting. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.5 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2034 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 671.7 g | 244% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.0 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 404.4 g | ||
| Protein | 70.0 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 3077 mg | 65% | |
*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.
