This decadent chocolate cake is rich, moist, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for any celebration or a simple dessert treat, this cake will satisfy your deepest chocolate cravings.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
35min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 240 ml boiling water
- 75 grams cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 240 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 200 grams sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 120 ml vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until well combined.
Step 4
Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
Step 5
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Step 6
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 8
Frost and decorate as desired.