Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipe
Indulge in this rich and moist chocolate cake, perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Slowly incorporate hot water into the batter; it will be thin but will yield a moist cake.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost as desired.
Notes
- Sift flour for a lighter texture.
- Consider adding espresso to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- For variations, substitute with dark chocolate or mix in nuts or fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg