My Best Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with "My Best Chocolate Cake," a rich, moist, and fluffy masterpiece that’s sure to impress any chocolate lover. This decadent homemade cake is made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, yet elevated with a surprising addition of boiling water for an ultra-smooth, tender crumb. Perfectly balanced with the deep flavor of cocoa and a hint of vanilla, this recipe is easy to make but delivers bakery-quality results. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short bake, it’s an effortless yet impressive treat for birthdays, celebrations, or any chocolate craving. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting to take this crowd-pleaser to the next level and serve it to a lucky group of 12.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing pans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with unsalted butter and lightly dust them with flour, tapping out any excess.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a hand whisk or a stand mixer on low speed, beating until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Slowly pour the boiling water into the batter, mixing until the batter is smooth and slightly thin. Do this step carefully, as the batter will be hot.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

Once the cakes are cool, frost them with your favorite chocolate frosting and serve!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1524.3 grams (1524.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4041

Total Fat 161.10g	207%
Saturated Fat 44.30g	222%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.50g
Cholesterol 433mg	144%
Sodium 5162mg	224%
Total Carbohydrate 687.20g	250%
Dietary Fiber 70.00g	250%
Total Sugars 416.20g
Protein 77.90g	156%

Vitamin D 189IU	947%
Calcium 602mg	46%
Iron 40mg	223%
Potassium 3451mg	73%

*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: 32.1%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 60.9%