Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe: Indulgent Delight for Any Occasion
The Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe is perfect for any celebration, offering rich flavors and a moist texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, then mix until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water until well combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Frost as desired.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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