Description
This homemade chocolate cake is rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey with soft fluffy layers and a smooth creamy chocolate frosting, making it perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or everyday dessert cravings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 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
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until fully combined. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder on low speed.
- Add the vanilla extract and milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting becomes smooth and spreadable.
- Spread frosting over the first cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides evenly.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Add espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
- Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for an extra tender cake texture.
- Chocolate chips or chopped nuts can be added to the batter for extra richness and crunch.
- Fresh berries pair beautifully with the chocolate flavor.
- This recipe can also be made into cupcakes by reducing the baking time to 18 to 22 minutes.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze wrapped slices or the whole cake for up to 2 months.
- Microwave slices for 10 to 15 seconds if you prefer warm cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
