Chocolate Cake I Just Love This One
Indulge your sweet tooth with "Chocolate Cake I Just Love This One," a rich and moist treat that's perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar to create a decadent base, while the addition of boiling water ensures an irresistibly tender texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time, two fluffy layers bake up beautifully in under 35 minutes, ready to be frosted and devoured. The balance of vanilla extract and cocoa powder provides the ultimate chocolate flavor, making it a favorite for birthdays, celebrations, or casual dessert cravings. Whether you top it with classic buttercream, ganache, or whipped cream, this homemade chocolate cake is guaranteed to impress.
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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 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups 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 baking pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed (using a hand or stand mixer) until the batter is smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully add the boiling water to the batter. Mix until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth out the tops with a spatula.
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 pans from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost and decorate the cakes as desired. Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.9 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 5161 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 687.2 g | 250% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.0 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 417.2 g | ||
| Protein | 78.0 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 600 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 3461 mg | 74% | |
*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.
