Description
An incredibly moist and rich chocolate cake with a soft, tender crumb and deep chocolate flavor, perfect for any celebration or indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 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 hot water or hot coffee
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Slowly add hot water or coffee, stirring until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan briefly, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.
Notes
- Hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Add chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Use plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze well-wrapped cake for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
