No Fail Moist Chocolate Cake
Experience the ultimate indulgence with our 'No Fail Moist Chocolate Cake'—a decadent dessert that lives up to its name! This foolproof recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar to create a rich, chocolaty masterpiece with a perfectly tender crumb. The secret to its unparalleled moistness? A splash of hot boiling water added to the batter for a luscious texture that melts in your mouth. Ready in just 45 minutes, including prep and bake time, this two-layer cake is ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to casual family dinners. Pair it with a velvety chocolate frosting for a show-stopping dessert that’s impossibly easy and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for beginner bakers and chocolate lovers alike, this recipe is your go-to for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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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 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 flour two 9-inch round baking pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer until fully combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually stir in the boiling water. Be careful as the mixture will be thin, but this step is key to making the cake moist and rich.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared baking 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 pans from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the cakes from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Frost and decorate with your favorite chocolate frosting, and enjoy!
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.
