Hand Me Down Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the rich, timeless flavors of the Hand Me Down Chocolate Cake, a family favorite passed down through generations! This moist and decadent chocolate cake recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and depth, thanks to pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and a surprising addition of boiling water that ensures a supremely tender crumb. Prepared in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in under 35, this easy-to-make dessert is ideal for celebrations or casual gatherings alike. Frost it with creamy chocolate buttercream or tangy cream cheese frosting for an irresistible treat that serves up to 12 slices of happiness. Classic, homemade, and endlessly satisfying, this is the ultimate chocolate cake recipe you’ll want to share again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 4

Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully add the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin—that's okay. Mix until just incorporated.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Gently tap the pans on the counter to release any air bubbles.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Frost and decorate as desired once the cakes are completely cool (chocolate buttercream or cream cheese frosting work beautifully).

Step 9

Slice, serve, and enjoy this timeless chocolate cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1536.8 grams (1536.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4043

Total Fat 149.20g	191%
Saturated Fat 37.20g	186%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.50g
Cholesterol 401mg	134%
Sodium 4386mg	191%
Total Carbohydrate 709.10g	258%
Dietary Fiber 70.80g	253%
Total Sugars 417.20g
Protein 81.10g	162%

Vitamin D 189IU	947%
Calcium 604mg	46%
Iron 42mg	231%
Potassium 3494mg	74%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.8%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 63.0%