Here’s a delicious and easy-to-follow chocolate cake recipe that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy baking and indulging in this rich, moist, and decadent treat!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 and 1/2 cups (440g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
- Boiling Water: Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing on low speed until combined. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
- Cream Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating on low speed until combined.
- Mix: Add the salt, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more cream; if it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Assemble: Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a generous amount of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate: Decorate as desired. You can add chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or other decorations to make the cake look extra special.
Tips
- Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- For an extra moist cake, you can brush the layers with a simple syrup before frosting.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Enjoy your homemade chocolate cake!
