Description
This ultra-moist chocolate cake is rich, soft, and incredibly tender. Each bite melts in your mouth with deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a decadent homemade dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or hot coffee
For Chocolate Sauce (Optional but Recommended):
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Slowly pour in hot water or coffee. Mix gently (batter will be thin).
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool slightly.
- (Optional) Heat cream, butter, and chocolate chips together until smooth. Pour over cake for extra moisture.
- Let soak for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
- ☕ Using hot coffee instead of water makes the chocolate flavor richer.
- 🍫 Don’t overbake—this keeps the cake soft and wet.
- 🧈 Add chocolate sauce while the cake is warm for maximum absorption.
- ❄️ Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- 🍓 Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or berries for extra taste.