The Ultimate Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe for Perfection
Crafting this homemade chocolate cake is incredibly simple as it requires just one bowl, resulting in a wonderfully moist and fluffy chocolate delight. In my opinion, it stands out as the finest chocolate cake I've ever tasted! Feel free to frost it with your preferred frosting.
Irresistibly Moist One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Step 1
Gather all ingredients
- Step 2
Preheat your oven to 356Β°F (180Β°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- Step 3
Combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl, stirring well.
- Step 4
Incorporate eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla into the mixture, then blend for 2 minutes at medium speed using an electric mixer.
- Step 5
Gently incorporate the boiling water; the batter will have a thin consistency.
- Step 6
Divide the batter evenly between the greased and floured pans.
- Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, typically around 30 to 35 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Step 8
Savor the moment!
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 160kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Cholesterol 16mg6%
- Sodium 209mg9%
- Potassium 31mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 26g9%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 17g
- Protein 2g4%
- Calcium 33 mg
- Iron 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
To preserve this single-bowl chocolate cake, the storage method varies based on the type of frosting. A buttercream-frosted cake can be kept covered at room temperature for up to five days. However, if you opt for cream cheese frosting, it's advisable to refrigerate the cake within two hours.