Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake that is perfect on its own without any icing. This simple yet delicious cake highlights deep chocolate flavor with a tender crumb, ideal for those who prefer a less sweet dessert.
Ingredients
1 and 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (65 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal and ensures a moist cake.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Turn the cake out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes