Old Fashioned Tea Time Milk Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of an *Old Fashioned Tea Time Milk Chocolate Cake*, a timeless dessert that brings together rich cocoa flavor, velvety texture, and simple elegance in every slice. This easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and whole milk, resulting in a wonderfully moist and tender cake with minimal effort. The secret touch of boiling water ensures a luxuriously smooth batter, while a drizzle of melted milk chocolate adds a decadent finish. Perfectly paired with a steaming cup of tea or coffee, this classic chocolate cake is an ideal centerpiece for your next gathering or afternoon tea. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this recipe promises old-fashioned comfort with modern-day ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 ounces milk chocolate bar (for topping, optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will become thin, but this is normal. Mix until fully incorporated.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the pans from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then carefully remove the cakes from the pans and allow them to cool completely.
If desired, melt the milk chocolate bar using a double boiler or in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cakes as a topping.
Serve with a cup of tea and enjoy this classic, moist milk chocolate cake that’s perfect for any tea time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.4 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.9 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 459 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 4298 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 641.6 g | 233% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.2 g | 190% | |
| Total Sugars | 374.4 g | ||
| Protein | 77.5 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 749 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 34.7 mg | 193% | |
| Potassium | 3000 mg | 64% | |
*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.
