Description
Indulgent chocolate cake brings pure bliss to dessert lovers, promising rich cocoa depths and velvety smoothness. Creamy layers and luscious frosting invite chocolate enthusiasts to savor each delectable bite and experience pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Baking Liquids:
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan by generously coating with butter and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring thorough integration of cocoa, flour, sugar, leavening agents, and salt.
- Incorporate liquid ingredients – milk, oil, and vanilla extract – into the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth consistency develops.
- Gently fold in boiling water, which will create an unusually thin batter; this is expected and contributes to the cake’s moisture.
- Transfer the liquid batter carefully into the prepared pan, spreading evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to rest in the pan on a wire cooling rack, enabling it to set and stabilize its structure before serving.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer, more intense chocolate flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- Add instant coffee granules to enhance the chocolate’s depth without creating a coffee taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg