Moist and Rich Homemade Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the decadence of this Moist and Rich Homemade Chocolate Cake, a timeless dessert featuring a perfect balance of deep cocoa flavor and tender, velvety texture. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, this easy-to-follow recipe includes a game-changing addition of boiling water to ensure an ultra-moist crumb. Ready in under an hour, this chocolate cake is ideal for celebrations, everyday indulgence, or simply impressing your loved ones. Whether frosted with your favorite creamy topping or enjoyed bare, every slice delivers richness and sweetness that’s impossible to resist. Perfectly suited for beginner bakers and chocolate enthusiasts alike, this classic recipe is bound to be your new favorite!
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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) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper circles.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with a handheld or stand mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.
Carefully stir the boiling water into the batter. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Evenly divide the batter 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.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost and decorate the cooled cake with your favorite frosting or serve it as is. Enjoy your moist and rich homemade chocolate cake!
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.
