Good Old Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the timeless decadence of our *Good Old Chocolate Cake*, a classic dessert that never goes out of style. This moist and rich chocolate cake strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and cocoa, thanks to pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and granulated sugar. The recipe employs a quick and simple method, including the addition of boiling water for an ultra-moist texture that’s guaranteed to impress. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a heavenly aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes, this cake is the ultimate treat for any occasion. Perfectly versatile, it pairs wonderfully with your favorite frosting or a simple dusting of powdered sugar. Whether served at a birthday celebration or as an after-dinner indulgence, this is the chocolate cake recipe you’ll keep coming back to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 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)
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (for dusting pans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter. Dust with a small amount of flour, tapping out any excess.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine well.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.
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 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then gently run a knife around the edges and invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost and decorate as desired, using your favorite chocolate frosting or whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.9 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.5 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 433 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 5200 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 708.8 g | 258% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.8 g | 260% | |
| Total Sugars | 416.9 g | ||
| Protein | 81.2 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 623 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 38.1 mg | 212% | |
| Potassium | 3512 mg | 75% | |
*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.
