Description
A delicious, moist Rich Chocolate Cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This simple yet decadent dessert is easy to prepare even for beginners, using ingredients you likely already have at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk and vegetable oil.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before removing them from the pans.
Notes
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- Don’t overmix the batter; mix until just combined.
- For an extra chocolate kick, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- You can add nuts, like walnuts or pecans, for added texture.
- For a lighter version, swap half of the oil for applesauce.
- You can also make this cake as cupcakes — simply adjust the baking time to about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve plain, with powdered sugar, chocolate ganache, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: rich chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake, homemade chocolate cake, chocolate dessert, birthday cake