My Grandma's Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the timeless charm of "My Grandma's Chocolate Cake," a rich and moist dessert that’s a true crowd-pleaser. This classic recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sugar with the magic of boiling water to create a decadently tender crumb that melts in your mouth. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy chocolate cake is perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave something homemade and comforting. Topped with a luscious chocolate buttercream frosting—or your favorite icing—it’s a versatile treat you can make your own. Bake this nostalgic favorite and experience the warmth of a recipe passed down through generations.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

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) and grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.

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. Beat on medium speed with a hand or stand mixer until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that's what makes the cake moist and tender.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared baking pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

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

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before running a knife along the edges and carefully inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Frost and decorate as desired. Grandma always used a rich chocolate buttercream frosting, but feel free to customize to your liking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1195.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3752.9

Total Fat 131.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4926.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 698.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.8g	0%
Total Sugars 405.1g
Protein 60.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 248.1mg	0%
Iron 39.7mg	0%
Potassium 2989.6mg	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: 28.1%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 66.1%