Easy Delicious Old Fashioned Moist Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's delight with this Easy Delicious Old Fashioned Moist Chocolate Cake! This timeless recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, rich cocoa powder, and pure vanilla extract to create a delectably soft and tender cake that’s bursting with chocolate flavor. The secret to its irresistible moistness? A perfectly balanced batter made velvety smooth by the addition of boiling water. Ready in just under an hour, including preparation and baking time, this nostalgic treat is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or as a special weeknight dessert. Top it with your favorite chocolate buttercream or ganache for a show-stopping finish. Simple, satisfying, and undeniably decadent, this classic chocolate cake will quickly become your go-to recipe for any occasion!
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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 pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
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. Beat with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until fully incorporated and smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal and ensures the cake stays moist.
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.
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 cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate buttercream or ganache, and decorate as desired.
Slice, serve, and enjoy this rich, moist, old-fashioned chocolate cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.0 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 4488 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 684.1 g | 249% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.0 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 416.2 g | ||
| Protein | 77.9 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 599 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 3447 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.
