Intro
Chocolate cake is the ultimate dessert for any occasion, with its rich, moist texture and deep cocoa flavor. This recipe delivers a perfectly balanced cake that’s indulgent yet light. Whether you enjoy it plain or topped with silky chocolate frosting, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
To make this delicious chocolate cake, you’ll need:
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Eggs
- Whole milk
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Boiling water
For the frosting:
- Unsalted butter (softened)
- Powdered sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy cream
Using high-quality cocoa powder enhances the rich chocolate flavor in both the cake and frosting.
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Stir in the boiling water—it will make the batter thin, but that’s normal!
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy. Spread a generous layer of frosting on one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
Tips
For an extra moist cake, add a tablespoon of brewed coffee to the batter to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for a longer shelf life.
This decadent chocolate cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just a special treat. Enjoy!
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