Elyse's Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the decadence of Elyse's Chocolate Cake, a timeless dessert that's as rich in flavor as it is in simplicity. This classic recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar to create a moist, tender crumb with a deep chocolate taste. Infused with pure vanilla extract and made irresistibly velvety by the addition of boiling water, the batter comes together effortlessly in under 20 minutes. Perfectly bake each layer to fluffy perfection, then finish with your favorite chocolate frosting for a show-stopping treat. Whether it's a celebration or just a craving for something sweet, Elyse’s Chocolate Cake promises to be a hit, serving up to 12 slices of pure comfort. Ideal for chocolate lovers and easy to customize with your choice of toppings, this recipe is a must-try for any baking enthusiast.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cups boiling water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and dust them lightly with flour or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the batter is smooth.

Step 4

Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully mix in the boiling water. The batter will become thin; this is normal.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Tap the pans lightly on a flat surface to remove air bubbles.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 8

Once cooled, frost the cakes with your favorite chocolate frosting, stack the layers, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1510.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
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%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.5%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 62.5%