Ahhh yes 🍫—the classic chocolate cake! Let’s go for a moist, rich, foolproof version that works for any occasion.
🍰 Classic Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 Âľ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- Âľ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans or line with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water carefully—the batter will be thin; this is normal.
- Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks.
🍫 Chocolate Frosting (Optional)
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Beat butter and cocoa together until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, mixing until creamy.
- Stir in vanilla and frost cooled cake.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Boiling water blooms the cocoa for extra chocolatey depth.
- Don’t overmix—overmixing = dense cake.
- Brush layers with coffee or simple syrup for extra moistness.
- Perfect with berries, nuts, or ice cream.
I can also give you a super fudgy “almost brownie” chocolate cake recipe that’s insanely rich, if you want a decadent twist.
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