Dark Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate decadence with this irresistibly rich and moist dark chocolate cake, perfect for satisfying any chocolate lover's cravings. Made with simple pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and granulated sugar, this cake achieves its velvety texture and depth of flavor through the addition of boiling water, which brings out the intensity of the chocolate. Quick to prepare with a 20-minute prep time and ready to serve in just under an hour, this two-layer masterpiece is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or an everyday dessert treat. Pair it with your favorite frosting for a stunning finish, and watch as its melt-in-your-mouth goodness leaves everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re hosting or indulging solo, this dark chocolate cake will become your go-to showstopper!
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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
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing pans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated 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 with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and well mixed.
Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing on low speed. The batter will become thin, but that's normal.
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 a cake comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost and decorate as desired. Enjoy your rich and moist dark chocolate cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.1 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.3 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 433 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 2802 mg | 122% | |
| 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 | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 3464 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.
