The Easiest and Best Chocolate Cake
Moist, rich, and irresistibly chocolaty, "The Easiest and Best Chocolate Cake" lives up to its name with a simple yet foolproof recipe that delivers spectacular results every time. Crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sugar, this cake features a touch of boiling water for an ultra-smooth, velvety batter that's easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. Perfectly balanced with a combination of baking powder and baking soda for fluffiness, and enriched with milk, eggs, and a hint of vanilla, each slice offers a tender crumb and deeply satisfying chocolate flavor. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or craving a midweek indulgence, this two-layer chocolate cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Pair it with your favorite chocolate frosting, and you'll have a decadent dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
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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 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cups Boiling water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or spray them with non-stick baking spray.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
Step 3
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until the batter is smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Carefully stir in the boiling water until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin, but that's normal.
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 the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1501.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3912.5 |
| Total Fat 148.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g | |
| Cholesterol 401.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5160.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 686.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 70.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 416.1g | |
| Protein 77.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 189.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 599.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 40.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3443.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories