Family Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Family Chocolate Cake, a timeless recipe perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. This rich and moist chocolate cake is made using pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, with an extra touch of magic from a cup of boiling water, ensuring an irresistibly tender texture. With a quick 20-minute prep time, the batter comes together effortlessly, and the result is a luscious two-layer cake ready for your favorite frosting or toppings. Whether it's topped with decadent chocolate frosting or a dollop of whipped cream, this crowd-pleasing cake serves 12 and is ideal for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying a chocolate craving. Let this easy-to-make recipe become a cherished tradition in your home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon 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 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. Beat on medium speed using an electric mixer for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake pans from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or top with whipped cream and decorations as desired. Slice and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.2 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 5386 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 711.2 g | 259% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.8 g | 253% | |
| Total Sugars | 417.2 g | ||
| Protein | 81.1 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 604 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 41.5 mg | 231% | |
| Potassium | 3494 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.
