Black Chocolate Cake
Indulge your chocolate cravings with this decadent Black Chocolate Cake, a luscious dessert featuring the rich, deep flavor of dark or black cocoa powder. Perfectly moist and wonderfully tender, this cake is elevated with simple yet powerful ingredients like boiling water for an irresistibly light texture. With a quick 15-minute prep time and an easy-to-follow one-bowl method, it's an ideal choice for both beginner bakers and seasoned pros. Frost it with a creamy chocolate ganache or tangy cream cheese frosting to complement its bold cocoa flavor, making it the ultimate centerpiece for any celebration or dessert table. Whether you're baking for a birthday, holiday, or just because, this recipe produces a stunning and versatile chocolate cake that serves 12 and never disappoints. Keywords: black chocolate cake, dark cocoa powder, moist chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake recipe, rich dessert ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups cocoa powder (dark or black cocoa recommended)
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs (large)
- 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 flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
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. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, mix on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Reduce the mixing speed to low and carefully pour in the boiling water. Mix until the water is fully incorporated and the batter becomes thin.
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. Avoid overbaking to keep the cake moist.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cakes are fully cooled, frost and decorate as desired. A rich chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting pairs wonderfully with this cake.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.1 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 408 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 3% | |
*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.
