Moist & Fudgy Chocolate Cake with Everyday Ingredients
Moist & Fudgy Chocolate Cake made with everyday ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
2 cups Granulated Sugar
¾ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
2 Large Eggs
1 cup Whole Milk
½ cup Vegetable Oil
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 cup Boiling Water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined
- Mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix
- Add boiling water to the batter and mix until smooth
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clea
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10-15 minutes, then remove from pans and allow to cool completely on a wire rack
- Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Use hot coffee instead of boiling water for a richer chocolate flavor.