Description
Rich chocolate cake delivers pure indulgence for dessert enthusiasts. Moist layers combine silky frosting with deep cocoa notes, promising delightful moments of sweet satisfaction for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Leavening Agents:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water (or brewed coffee)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour or parchment paper lining.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
- Introduce wet components to the dry mixture: crack eggs, pour vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract into the bowl. Use an electric mixer to blend ingredients thoroughly at medium speed until completely integrated.
- Transform batter texture by slowly incorporating hot water (or brewed coffee) while mixing at low speed. Note that the resulting batter will appear thin, which is perfectly normal.
- Distribute batter evenly between prepared cake pans, ensuring balanced volume for consistent baking. Place in preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Allow cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes to stabilize structure. Carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely before applying frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even cake texture.
- Replace milk with non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk for vegan version.
- Add a tablespoon of instant espresso powder to enhance chocolate’s deep, rich flavor without making it taste like coffee.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of almond and gluten-free flour mix to maintain moisture and structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg