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Easy Spongy Chocolate Cake: Moist & Delicious Bake

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Easy Spongy Chocolate Cake: Moist & Delicious Bake

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Easy Spongy Chocolate Cake: Moist & Delicious Bake

Name: Easy Spongy Chocolate Cake: Moist & Delicious Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose flour (Sifted); 1 3/4 cups Granulated sugar; 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon Baking soda; 1 teaspoon Baking powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 Large eggs; 1 cup Whole milk; 1/2 cup Vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract; 1 cup Boiling water

Learn how to bake a perfectly spongy and moist chocolate cake from scratch with this simple step-by-step tutorial. Ideal for beginners and perfect for any occasion, this recipe ensures a delightful, rich chocolate flavor and a tender crumb every time.

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Beautifully frosted chocolate cake

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

60g

Carbs

15g

Fat

A perfect slice of spongy chocolate cake

Ingredients

Servings: 12

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

Close-up of the moist chocolate crumb

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
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Ensure pans are properly prepared to prevent sticking.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Sifting dry ingredients can help prevent lumps.

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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
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Ensure wet ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed with an electric mixer until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed with an electric mixer until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Overmixing can lead to a tough cake.
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Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which is normal for a spongy cake.
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Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which is normal for a spongy cake.
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Boiling water helps activate the cocoa and baking soda for a richer flavor and moist texture.

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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer 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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Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and serve as desired.
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Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and serve as desired.
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Cooling completely before frosting prevents the frosting from melting.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Easy Spongy Chocolate Cake: Moist & Delicious Bake

Recipe Information

Ingredients

All-purpose flour(Sifted)

Granulated sugar

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Baking soda

Baking powder

Salt

Large eggs

Whole milk

Vegetable oil

Vanilla extract

Boiling water

Servings: 12

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.5m

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.Preview2mPreviewIn a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.2m

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.Preview3mPreviewIn a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.3m

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed with an electric mixer until just combined. Do not overmix.Preview2mPreviewPour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed with an electric mixer until just combined. Do not overmix.2m

Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which is normal for a spongy cake.Preview1mPreviewCarefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which is normal for a spongy cake.1m

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and serve as desired.Preview10mPreviewLet the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and serve as desired.10m

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All-purpose flour
(Sifted)

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
Preview
5m
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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
5m

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Preview
2m
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
Preview
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
3m

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed with an electric mixer until just combined. Do not overmix.
Preview
2m
Preview
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed with an electric mixer until just combined. Do not overmix.
2m

Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which is normal for a spongy cake.
Preview
1m
Preview
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which is normal for a spongy cake.
1m

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and serve as desired.
Preview
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Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and serve as desired.
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