The Easiest and Best Chocolate Cake
Moist, rich, and irresistibly chocolaty, "The Easiest and Best Chocolate Cake" lives up to its name with a simple yet foolproof recipe that delivers spectacular results every time. Crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sugar, this cake features a touch of boiling water for an ultra-smooth, velvety batter that's easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. Perfectly balanced with a combination of baking powder and baking soda for fluffiness, and enriched with milk, eggs, and a hint of vanilla, each slice offers a tender crumb and deeply satisfying chocolate flavor. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or craving a midweek indulgence, this two-layer chocolate cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Pair it with your favorite chocolate frosting, and you'll have a decadent dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
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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 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cups Boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or spray them with non-stick baking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until the batter is smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.
Carefully stir in the boiling water until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin, but that's normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake 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 cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.9 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 5160 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 686.2 g | 250% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.0 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 416.1 g | ||
| Protein | 77.9 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 599 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 3443 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.
