My Best Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with "My Best Chocolate Cake," a rich, moist, and fluffy masterpiece that’s sure to impress any chocolate lover. This decadent homemade cake is made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, yet elevated with a surprising addition of boiling water for an ultra-smooth, tender crumb. Perfectly balanced with the deep flavor of cocoa and a hint of vanilla, this recipe is easy to make but delivers bakery-quality results. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short bake, it’s an effortless yet impressive treat for birthdays, celebrations, or any chocolate craving. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting to take this crowd-pleaser to the next level and serve it to a lucky group of 12.
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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 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing pans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with unsalted butter and lightly dust them with flour, tapping out any excess.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a hand whisk or a stand mixer on low speed, beating until fully incorporated.
Slowly pour the boiling water into the batter, mixing until the batter is smooth and slightly thin. Do this step carefully, as the batter will be hot.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and 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 of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, gently run a knife around the edges and turn the cakes out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cakes are cool, frost them with your favorite chocolate frosting and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.1 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.3 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 433 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 5162 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 687.2 g | 250% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.0 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 416.2 g | ||
| Protein | 77.9 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 602 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 3450 mg | 73% | |
*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.
