Simplicity Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Simplicity Chocolate Cake, a foolproof recipe that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring pantry staples like flour, cocoa powder, and sugar, this moist and tender cake comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The unique addition of boiling water ensures a luxuriously soft texture, while ingredients like whole milk and pure vanilla extract add a rich depth of flavor. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this versatile dessert can be paired with your favorite frosting or even dusted with powdered sugar for a minimalist touch. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or a weeknight treat, this decadent classic will quickly become a go-to recipe for every 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 pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully add the boiling water to the batter. Mix until just combined. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Tap the pans gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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 the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Frost and decorate as desired. The cake pairs beautifully with chocolate buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or a simple dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.0 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 | 416.2 g | ||
| Protein | 77.9 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 599 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 3447 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.
