Decadent Chocolate Cake
A rich and moist chocolate cake perfect for any occasion, simple to prepare with easy-to-find ingredients.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 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
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water Make sure it's boiling for best results.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin, but that’s okay!
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve this cake with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate on top. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.