Decadent Chocolate Cake
This Decadent Chocolate Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion. Its moist texture and intense chocolate flavor make it a crowd-pleaser. Treat yourself and your guests to a slice of chocolate heaven!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sour cream for added moisture
- ½ cup heavy cream optional, for frosting or filling
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
Add the Wet Ingredients:
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined, either using a hand mixer or a whisk.
Add the Boiling Water:
- Slowly pour in the boiling water while mixing. The batter will be thin, but this is normal and will result in a moist cake.
Bake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frost and Decorate:
- Once the cakes have cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting. You can also add a drizzle of heavy cream for extra richness.
- Enjoy your Decadent Chocolate Cake!
Notes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 180mg
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 35g
- Protein: 4g
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 10%