Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake that’s perfect for any occasion, made from scratch for a personalized touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 pinch salt (for frosting)
- 6–8 Tbsp milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two 9” round cake pans with parchment paper and spritz with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water until fully combined.
- Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter and cocoa powder until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing well and adding milk as needed for consistency.
- Once the cakes are cool, place one on a cake stand, spread frosting on top, add the second layer, and frost the entire cake.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and do not skip the boiling water for a smoother batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg