Description
This Chocolate Lovers’ Dream Cake is rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey—perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients, it delivers bold cocoa flavor and a tender crumb that stays fresh for days.
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or hot brewed coffee
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Slowly pour in the hot water or coffee while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 30–35 minutes for round pans or 35–40 minutes for a rectangular pan, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Swirl in peanut butter or chocolate spread before baking for added flavor.
- Replace half of the milk with yogurt for a lighter texture.
- This batter can be used for cupcakes—bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Microwave individual slices for 10–15 seconds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
