Description
A rich, moist, and classic Chocolate Cake that’s soft, fluffy, and deeply chocolatey—perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever the craving strikes.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1¾ cups
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: ¾ cup
- Baking Powder: 1½ teaspoons
- Baking Soda: 1½ teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Whole Milk: 1 cup
- Vegetable Oil: ½ cup
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Boiling Water: 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry, then stir in boiling water until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Assemble the Dish: Tap pans lightly to release air bubbles.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Frost or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa for rich flavor.
- Don’t overmix to keep the crumb soft.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Add espresso powder for deeper chocolate notes.