Mix Easy Chocolate Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this Mix Easy Chocolate Cake, the ultimate hassle-free dessert for chocolate lovers. Perfectly moist and rich, this classic chocolate cake comes together in just minutes with pantry staples like cocoa powder, flour, and sugar. The standout feature? Boiling water is added to the batter for an ultra-smooth and silky texture that guarantees bakery-quality results every time. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a one-bowl mixing method, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, celebrations, or whenever you’re craving homemade decadence. Bake it as a layer cake or in a rectangular pan, and finish with your favorite frosting or a simple dusting of powdered sugar. Easy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion, this chocolate cake recipe will quickly become your go-to treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 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) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9x13-inch rectangular pan.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.
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 fully combined and smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans or rectangular pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Optional: Frost the cake with your favorite chocolate frosting or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 587.2 g | 214% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.0 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 317.2 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.
