Engage in this irresistible delight of a homemade treat with our simple chocolate cake recipe. In just a few easy steps, you’ll create a moist and decadent chocolate cake that’s sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your loved ones. Whether for a special occasion or a spontaneous dessert, this recipe promises a delectable result that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Chocolate cake - A simple and delectable recipe
A simple chocolate cake is a classic dessert made with basic ingredients such as flour, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, butter, and baking powder. It's known for its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture. The simplicity of the recipe makes it a popular choice for both beginner and experienced bakers, as it requires minimal effort and yields delicious results. Simple chocolate cakes can be enjoyed on their own, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with frosting and decorations for a more elaborate presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is well combined.
- Gradually add the boiling water while continuing to mix. The batter will be thin, but that's normal.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the pans from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are fully cooled, you can frost and decorate them as desired. You can use chocolate ganache, buttercream frosting, or any other favorite frosting.
- Slice and serve the delicious homemade chocolate cake to enjoy!Feel free to get creative with the frosting and decorations to make this simple chocolate cake your own. Enjoy!
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Notes
One important thing to note when making a simple chocolate cake is to ensure that you don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can lead to a dense and tough cake. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined to achieve a moist and tender texture. Also, when adding the boiling water, don't worry if the batter seems thin – this helps create the desired moistness in the final cake. Lastly, make sure to let the cake layers cool completely before frosting, as attempting to frost a warm cake can cause the frosting to melt and become messy.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g
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