Treat yourself to the rich and decadent goodness of a moist and fluffy chocolate cake that will satisfy even the most demanding sweet tooth and chocolate cake lovers. This irresistible dessert stands out with its soft and tender crumb that melts in your mouth with every bite, making it addictive and popular. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a delicious treat, this cake is sure to impress and delight.
Made with simple ingredients like cocoa powder, flour, sugar, eggs, and milk, this chocolate cake recipe is easy to whip up with minimal effort and time. The secret to its moist and fluffy consistency lies in the careful balance of ingredients and correct baking technique. There’s nothing complicated about it, and you’ll love coming back to this recipe.
Recipe
Ingredients in this recipe
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or a few drops of vanilla essence
- 1 cup boiling water
Step-by-step instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but that’s normal.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 15 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, frost them with your favorite topping, fruit jam, whipped cream, or simply sprinkle with powdered sugar.