Moist Chocolate Cake
A rich and moist chocolate cake that is perfect for any occasion, capturing the warm essence of family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate the boiling water carefully into the batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely on wire racks.
Notes
For a richer taste, substitute dark chocolate cocoa powder. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg