Here’s a classic, moist chocolate cake recipe that’s simple, rich, and perfect for any occasion 🍫🎂
Ingredients (Makes 8–10 servings)
For the Cake
- 1 and 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
For the Chocolate Frosting
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease and flour two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth
4. Combine Wet and Dry
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until smooth
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin—this makes it moist)
5. Bake
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans
- Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks
6. Make the Frosting
- Beat butter until creamy
- Add cocoa powder and powdered sugar alternately with milk
- Beat until smooth and fluffy
- Stir in vanilla
7. Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate
- Spread frosting evenly over the top
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides
- Optional: sprinkle with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Tips for Best Results
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor
- For extra moistness, brush cake layers with a little coffee or milk before frosting
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for 5–6 days
If you want, I can also give a “super quick 1-bowl chocolate cake” version that takes under 30 minutes to make, perfect when you’re craving chocolate fast.
Do you want me to share that version?
