Indulge in the rich decadence of this Deep Dark Chocolate Moist Cake, a dessert that defines pure chocolate bliss. Crafted with a blend of unsweetened cocoa powder, whole milk, and a touch of boiling water, this cake achieves an irresistibly moist and tender crumb, perfect for chocolate lovers. With just 20 minutes of prep time, the recipe comes together effortlessly, combining pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil for maximum convenience. Whether you frost it with a luscious chocolate buttercream or serve it as-is, every bite promises deep, dark chocolate flavor and a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Elevate your next celebration or evening indulgence with this bakery-quality cake that serves 12 and guarantees smiles all around! Perfect for SEO, this chocolate cake recipe combines ease, indulgence, and timeless flavor.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper for easy release.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.
Reduce the mixer speed to low, and carefully pour in the boiling water. The batter will become thin; this is normal. Mix until fully incorporated.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Optional: Frost with your favorite chocolate buttercream or ganache for an extra decadent treat!
Serving size | (1510.1g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3937.2 |
Total Fat 149.0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 37.2g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g | |
Cholesterol 401.3mg | 0% |
Sodium 5161.4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 687.2g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 70.0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 416.2g | |
Protein 77.9g | 0% |
Vitamin D 189.4IU | 0% |
Calcium 599.0mg | 0% |
Iron 40.1mg | 0% |
Potassium 3447.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories