This chocolate cake recipe is the perfect blend of rich cocoa flavor, moist texture, and a velvety smooth finish. Made with simple ingredients yet delivering a bakery-quality result, this homemade cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or just an indulgent treat. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert baker, follow these easy steps to bake the best chocolate cake ever.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
For Chocolate Frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth.
- Incorporate Boiling Water: Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will become thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
- Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cakes: Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well. Add vanilla extract and salt, then slowly pour in heavy cream while beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer over it and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate & Serve: Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries. Slice and enjoy the rich, moist chocolate cake with your favorite beverage.
This homemade chocolate cake is a crowd-pleaser and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for a week. Try this recipe today and experience the bliss of a perfectly baked chocolate cake!