Easy & Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

Name: Easy & Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour (approximately 210g); 1 3/4 cups Granulated sugar (approximately 350g); 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (approximately 75g); 1 teaspoon Baking soda; 1 teaspoon Baking powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 Large eggs; 1 cup Whole milk (approximately 240ml); 1/2 cup Vegetable oil (approximately 120ml); 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract; 1 cup Boiling water or hot coffee (approximately 240ml)

Learn how to make a delicious and moist chocolate cake from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe tutorial. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a sweet treat anytime. This video guides you through every step, from mixing ingredients to baking a perfect cake. Enjoy baking!

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Delicious Frosted Chocolate Cake

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

55g

Carbs

15g

Fat

A Perfect Slice of Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

Servings: 12

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Chocolate Cake Cooling on a Rack

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) round baking pan or line the bottom with parchment paper.
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) round baking pan or line the bottom with parchment paper.
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Ensure the pan is thoroughly greased and floured to prevent sticking, or use parchment paper for easy removal.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Sifting dry ingredients can help prevent lumps and aerate the flour for a lighter cake.

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Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until the batter is smooth and well combined.
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Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until the batter is smooth and well combined.
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Avoid overmixing once wet ingredients are added, as this can lead to a tough cake. Mix just until combined.
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Carefully pour the boiling water (or hot coffee) into the batter. Mix on low speed until just combined and smooth. The batter will be thin; this is normal for a moist chocolate cake.
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Carefully pour the boiling water (or hot coffee) into the batter. Mix on low speed until just combined and smooth. The batter will be thin; this is normal for a moist chocolate cake.
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Hot water helps to bloom the cocoa powder, enhancing the chocolate flavor and contributing to the cake's moist texture.
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Pour the thin batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Pour the thin batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Do not open the oven door during the first 20 minutes of baking to prevent the cake from sinking.

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Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto the wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
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Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto the wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
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Allowing the cake to cool completely before frosting is crucial to prevent the frosting from melting.
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Once completely cooled and optionally frosted, slice and serve your delicious homemade chocolate cake. Enjoy!
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Once completely cooled and optionally frosted, slice and serve your delicious homemade chocolate cake. Enjoy!
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For best flavor, store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.