Easy Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with this Easy Chocolate Cake recipe—perfectly tender, rich, and irresistibly moist! With just 15 minutes of prep time, this simple yet decadent dessert combines pantry staples like cocoa powder, flour, and sugar, with a surprising touch of boiling water to achieve its melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or an everyday chocolate craving, this two-layer cake bakes to fluffy perfection in just 35 minutes. Customize it with your favorite frosting, or enjoy it plain for a classic and satisfying dessert that’s sure to impress. Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, this one-bowl wonder guarantees delicious results every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and dusting lightly with flour, 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 milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth and thoroughly mixed, about 2-3 minutes.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal and helps create a moist cake.
Divide the batter evenly between the two 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 10 minutes. Then transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Frost and decorate as desired, or enjoy plain for a simple and delicious treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.0 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.7 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 5163 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 564.8 g | 205% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.2 g | 247% | |
| Total Sugars | 317.3 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 601 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 38.7 mg | 215% | |
| Potassium | 3444 mg | 73% | |
*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.
