Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of a homemade chocolate cake that’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a simple sweet treat. This recipe combines the finest ingredients to create a moist, flavorful cake with a deep chocolate flavor. Paired with a smooth, creamy frosting, this cake is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re a baking beginner or an experienced pro, this chocolate cake recipe is easy to follow and will result in a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- Carefully pour in the boiling water and stir gently. The batter will be thin, but this is expected for a moist texture.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Once done, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully turn the cakes out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, in a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and unsalted butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the cream begins to simmer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in vanilla extract and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating continuously until the frosting becomes thick and creamy.
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake.
- Place the second cake on top and frost the top and sides generously.
- Decorate with additional chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired.
- Allow the cake to set for a few minutes before serving to allow the frosting to firm up slightly.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy this rich and decadent homemade chocolate cake!
This recipe yields a moist, flavorful cake with a deep chocolate flavor. Whether you’re serving it at a special event or indulging in a personal treat, it’s sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.