Hot Water Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this Hot Water Chocolate Cake, a rich and moist dessert that’s surprisingly effortless to make! Perfectly balanced with a velvety crumb, this recipe combines pantry staples like cocoa powder, sugar, and flour, while the addition of boiling water creates a beautifully light and tender texture. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a hint of vanilla for depth, this cake bakes to perfection in under 35 minutes. Whether you serve it plain, frosted, or paired with a scoop of creamy ice cream, this versatile treat is guaranteed to impress at any gathering. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this decadent chocolate cake will quickly become your go-to recipe when you're craving something timeless yet indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons 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) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated 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. Using a hand or stand mixer, mix on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well blended.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully add the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan(s).
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Optionally, frost with your favorite chocolate or vanilla frosting, dust with powdered sugar, or serve as is with a scoop of ice cream.
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.
