One Bowl Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate simplicity and decadence with this One Bowl Chocolate Cake recipe—a rich, moist, and irresistibly chocolaty dessert that’s as effortless as it is delicious! Perfect for busy bakers, this recipe requires just one bowl, cutting down on cleanup while delivering bakery-quality results at home. Made with pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and granulated sugar, this cake gets its incredible tenderness from whole milk, vegetable oil, and a surprising touch of boiling water. It bakes to perfection in under 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight indulgences or last-minute celebrations. Top it with your favorite chocolate frosting, and you've got a show-stopping dessert that will delight both kids and adults. Whether you're new to baking or a seasoned pro, this easy-to-follow recipe is a must-try for any chocolate lover!
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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 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 cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix with a hand mixer or whisk until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and serve.
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.
