Description
Homemade chocolate cake delights sweet lovers with rich cocoa goodness and irresistible texture. Moist layers promise pure indulgence, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of chocolatey perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or buttermilk
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Flavoring and Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ⅔ cups (330 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (45 g) cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cake foundation by warming the oven to 350F (175C). Thoroughly coat two round cake pans with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl. Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, leavening agents, and salt until perfectly blended.
- Introduce liquid components to the dry mixture. Crack eggs directly into the bowl, then pour in milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Utilize an electric mixer to blend the ingredients. Whip the mixture on medium speed until a uniform, silky batter develops.
- Gradually stream boiling water into the batter while mixing at low speed. The liquid will transform the mixture into a surprisingly thin, smooth consistency.
- Distribute the chocolate batter evenly between the prepared pans, ensuring equal coverage and smooth surfaces.
- Position the pans in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 35 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee even heat distribution.
- Test cake doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center. The cake is ready when the pick emerges without raw batter.
- Allow the cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes, enabling gentle cooling and easier removal.
- Transfer the cakes to a wire cooling rack. Let them reach complete room temperature before applying frosting.
- Prepare the chocolate frosting by whipping softened butter until it becomes light and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable texture.
- Carefully apply the frosting across the cooled cake layers, creating an even, luxurious coating.
- Optionally decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or additional piped frosting for visual appeal.
Notes
- For a lighter cake texture, sift dry ingredients to remove lumps and ensure even mixing, creating a smoother batter with better rise.
- Swap vegetable oil with applesauce or Greek yogurt to reduce fat content while maintaining moisture in the cake.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk to help ingredients blend more evenly and create a more consistent cake texture.
- Customize the recipe by adding extras like espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor or folding in chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 233 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg