Soft and Fluffy Chocolate Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this Soft and Fluffy Chocolate Cake that’s irresistibly rich, moist, and light as air! Perfectly balanced with the deep flavors of unsweetened cocoa powder and a touch of vanilla, this decadent dessert combines ease and elegance. The secret to its ultra-soft texture lies in the addition of boiling water to the batter, creating a silky consistency that bakes to perfection in just 35 minutes. Whether you're frosting it with luscious chocolate buttercream or layering it with ganache, this crowd-pleaser, yielding 12 generous servings, is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply elevating your everyday dessert game. Ready in under an hour, this chocolate lover’s dream is a must-try for anyone craving homemade comfort with a professional touch.
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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 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup 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) 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 bowl. Using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed, beat the mixture until well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully pour in the boiling water. Mix until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Step 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared 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
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Once cooled, frost and decorate the cakes as desired, using your favorite chocolate frosting or filling.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (975.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2463.1 |
| Total Fat 11.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 372mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5068.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 565.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 401.9g | |
| Protein 34.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 85.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 381.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories