Mum's Amazing Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with Mum's Amazing Chocolate Cake—a timeless recipe that delivers a rich, moist, and decadently chocolatey dessert every time. Made with pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and just the right touch of vanilla, this cake stands out for its perfectly soft crumb and deep chocolate flavor. The secret to its incredible texture is the addition of boiling water, which creates a luxuriously light batter that bakes to perfection. Ready in under an hour with simple instructions, this two-layer chocolate masterpiece is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a slice of pure sweetness. Pair it with a creamy chocolate buttercream frosting for a dessert that’s guaranteed to impress and satisfy chocolate lovers everywhere.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to combine.
Step 3
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed using an electric mixer (or whisk by hand) until the batter is smooth and well-combined.
Step 4
Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal—it ensures a moist cake.
Step 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake 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 cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Frost and decorate the cake as desired. Chocolate buttercream frosting works wonderfully!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1379.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3446.4 |
| Total Fat 148.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g | |
| Cholesterol 401.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5160.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 564.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 69.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 317.1g | |
| Protein 74.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 189.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 596.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 38.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3429.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories