Hand Me Down Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich, timeless flavors of the Hand Me Down Chocolate Cake, a family favorite passed down through generations! This moist and decadent chocolate cake recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and depth, thanks to pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and a surprising addition of boiling water that ensures a supremely tender crumb. Prepared in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in under 35, this easy-to-make dessert is ideal for celebrations or casual gatherings alike. Frost it with creamy chocolate buttercream or tangy cream cheese frosting for an irresistible treat that serves up to 12 slices of happiness. Classic, homemade, and endlessly satisfying, this is the ultimate chocolate cake recipe you’ll want to share again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 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 lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans 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 eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully add the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin—that's okay. Mix until just incorporated.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Gently tap the pans on the counter to release any air bubbles.
Bake 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 let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost and decorate as desired once the cakes are completely cool (chocolate buttercream or cream cheese frosting work beautifully).
Slice, serve, and enjoy this timeless chocolate cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.2 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 4386 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 709.1 g | 258% | |
| 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.
