Gran's Favorite Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the timeless charm of "Gran's Favorite Chocolate Cake," a rich and moist dessert that's perfect for any occasion. This family-favorite recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar to create a deeply chocolaty and luscious treat. The secret to its irresistibly tender crumb lies in the addition of boiling water, which ensures a smooth and airy texture. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this classic chocolate cake comes together effortlessly, making it an ideal go-to for birthdays, holidays, or casual gatherings. Pair it with velvety chocolate frosting or ganache for a decadent finish, and serve it to a crowd—it makes 12 generous servings that are sure to impress. Trust Gran's recipe to deliver the best homemade chocolate cake you'll ever bake!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round baking pans. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Step 4
Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will become thin; this is normal.
Step 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared baking pans.
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
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then gently remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or ganache and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1539.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4045.7 |
| Total Fat 149.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g | |
| Cholesterol 401.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5161.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 710.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 70.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 417.2g | |
| Protein 81.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 189.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 604.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 41.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3493.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories