Description

Chocolate Cake is a moist, fluffy, and rich dessert made with simple pantry ingredients. With a deep cocoa flavor and tender crumb, it’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you’re craving a classic indulgence.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup milk (or buttermilk)

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup boiling water or hot coffee

Optional Frosting:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup milk or heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Stir in boiling water or hot coffee (batter will be thin).
Pour into prepared pan(s) and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
If frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk/cream until fluffy and spreadable. Frost cooled cake.

Notes

Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.

Buttermilk makes the cake richer and tangier.

Dutch-process cocoa gives deeper chocolate flavor.

Add espresso powder or cinnamon to enhance flavor.

Can be baked as cupcakes or bundt cake—adjust baking time accordingly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 360
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 380mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 40mg