Description
Experience the joy of homemade chocolate cake with this easy and indulgent recipe. Moist, rich, and topped with glossy ganache, this cake is perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday, celebration, or just a cozy afternoon treat. Impress your friends and family with every slice of this delightful dessert that promises to brighten anyone’s day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup high-quality cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round 9-inch baking pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture; mix until smooth.
- Carefully stir in boiling water—batter will be thin.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and tap gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg