Description
Dive into pure chocolate bliss with this classic chocolate cake that promises rich, velvety layers of indulgence. Moist crumb and silky frosting create a dessert so irresistible you’ll want to savor every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water or hot coffee
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups (450 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream or milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring even warmth distribution. Prepare cake pans by coating with grease and flour or lining with parchment paper for effortless cake removal.
- Combine dry ingredients through precise sifting, creating a uniform powder mixture of flour, cocoa, sugar, leavening agents, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate wet ingredients – eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract – using an electric mixer. Blend thoroughly for approximately two minutes until the mixture achieves a silky, consistent texture.
- Gradually introduce boiling water or coffee into the batter, which will naturally become thin. This liquid integration enhances moisture and depth of flavor.
- Distribute the liquid batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, ensuring balanced layer thickness for uniform baking.
- Place pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Test cake doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without raw batter.
- Allow cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes, enabling initial cooling and structural stabilization. Transfer layers to a wire rack, permitting complete cooling before further handling or frosting.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Sifting dry ingredients prevents lumps and creates a more even, lighter cake crumb.
- When adding boiling water, mix gently to maintain the batter’s delicate consistency and prevent overmixing.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and add 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum to improve structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 303 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg