Great Chocolate Cake
Indulge in pure decadence with this Great Chocolate Cake recipe, a rich and moist dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, this chocolate cake stands out for its deep, chocolatey flavor, enhanced by the addition of boiling water for an irresistibly tender crumb. Ready in just under an hour, this cake is easy to prepare and ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or as a mid-week treat. Pair the soft, fluffy layers with your favorite chocolate frosting for a show-stopping dessert that’s guaranteed to impress every sweet tooth. This is the ultimate homemade chocolate cake recipe you’ll turn to time and time again!
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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
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. Mix on medium speed with a hand mixer or stand mixer until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully pour in the boiling water. The batter will become thin, but this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cool, frost and layer the cakes with your favorite chocolate frosting. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.9 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 5161 mg | 224% | |
| 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 | 600 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 3461 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.
