Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich decadence of this ultra moist chocolate cake, a perfect treat for chocoholics and dessert lovers alike. This recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar with key ingredients such as boiling water and vegetable oil to ensure a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Designed for effortless baking, the batter comes together quickly and the use of boiling water creates a depth of flavor that's incredibly chocolaty and luscious. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving something sweet, these two tiers of moist chocolate perfection are ideal for frosting with your favorite buttercream or ganache. Quick to prep, easy to bake, and yielding 12 generous servings, this chocolate cake elevates classic dessert to gourmet-level indulgence. Perfect for keywords like "moist chocolate cake recipe," "easy chocolate cake," and "best homemade cake," this is one treat you're guaranteed to love!
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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 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting pan)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with unsalted butter. Dust with 1 tablespoon of flour and tap out any excess.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer until well combined, about 2 minutes.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add the cup of boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal for this recipe.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
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, carefully transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost with your favorite chocolate or buttercream frosting before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.4 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 407 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 5% | |
*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.
