Easy Chocolate Cake
This straightforward chocolate cake comes together with basic pantry staples and delivers a moist, deeply cocoa-flavored crumb every time. Mixing takes about 15 minutes, and the cake bakes in under an hour, making it a reliable choice for birthdays, potlucks, or any weeknight dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed for richer flavor
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt preferably sea salt
For the Wet Components:
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure, not imitation
- 1 cup boiling water freshly boiled for best texture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients gradually, mixing with a whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which ensures a moist cake.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Tammy’s Tips:
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, consider adding a shot of espresso to the boiling water.
- Substitute almond milk for whole milk for a dairy-free option.
- Use a high-quality cocoa for the most intense and rich chocolate essence.
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 609mgPotassium: 217mgFiber: 4gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 117IUCalcium: 105mgIron: 3mg
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