Description
This homemade chocolate cake is a perfect balance of rich cocoa flavor and light, fluffy texture. Topped with velvety chocolate frosting, it’s a treat everyone will love, whether for a special occasion or just a delightful indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 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 Frosting:
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups (440 g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the boiling water; the batter will be runny.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter until creamy, then slowly add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add milk and vanilla, then beat until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a shot of espresso to the batter.
- To make this cake vegan, swap the eggs for flax eggs and use almond milk.
- For a gluten-free option, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of the cake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Chocolate cake, homemade chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake, chocolate frosting