Description
This is a rich, moist, and decadent chocolate cake made from scratch with a simple chocolate frosting. It’s easy to make and perfect for any celebration or chocolate craving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup milk (or buttermilk, almond, or coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
- Carefully add boiling water to the batter and mix until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting once cooled.
Notes
- Espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but is optional.
- Ensure the boiling water is added carefully to avoid splashing.
- This cake pairs well with cream cheese or buttercream frosting too.
- You can make this into cupcakes by adjusting baking time to 18-22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
