Description
Rich chocolate cake lovers will adore this classic American dessert blending cocoa, butter, and sugar into a moist, indulgent treat. Chocolate lovers can enjoy each delightful slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups (437.5 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 g) cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C). Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients, creating a uniform powder mixture of flour, cocoa, leavening agents, and salt.
- Create a separate bowl of liquid ingredients, whisking together sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring carefully to avoid overmixing and maintain a smooth consistency.
- Introduce boiling water to the batter, stirring until the mixture becomes silky and completely integrated.
- Evenly distribute the chocolate batter between the prepared cake pans, ensuring equal volume for consistent baking.
- Place pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick which should emerge clean when removed.
- Allow cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to wire cooling racks to reach room temperature.
- Once completely cooled, apply desired frosting and decorative elements to transform the cake into a delectable dessert.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder or a mix of Dutch-processed and natural cocoa.
- Replace oil with melted butter for a more decadent texture and deeper taste.
- Gluten-free option: Swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make the cake suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter that rises better during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg