Chocolate Cake
This rich and moist chocolate cake is perfect for any celebration, easy to make, and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder Use Dutch-processed for a deeper flavor.
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature for best results.
- 1 cup whole milk Let come to room temperature.
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water Carefully stir into the batter.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then turn it out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Consider adding fresh berries or whipped cream for extra flavor.