Here’s a classic, rich, and moist Chocolate Cake recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients for the Cake:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water (this will make the batter thinner, but gives the cake its moist texture)
Ingredients for the Chocolate Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup whole milk (more if needed)
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
For the Cake:
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the wet ingredients:
To the dry ingredients, add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together with a whisk or electric mixer on low speed until combined.
Add boiling water:
Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix it into the batter. The batter will be thin, but this is normal—this helps the cake stay moist.
Bake the cake:
