Description
Indulge in the rich, moist decadence of this homemade chocolate cake that’s perfect for any celebration or sweet craving. With a tender crumb and intense chocolate flavor, this easy recipe is a must-try for all chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in the boiling water until combined.
- Finish Batter: Fold in the sour cream for moisture. Divide batter into pans.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
- You can make a sheet cake version in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Enhance the flavor with espresso powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
