The Best Chocolate Cake Ever

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with *The Best Chocolate Cake Ever*—a rich, moist, and decadent masterpiece that lives up to its name. Perfectly balanced with the deep flavors of cocoa and a touch of sweetness, this cake is elevated by its luxurious chocolate ganache made from semi-sweet chocolate, butter, and cream for a silky, melt-in-your-mouth finish. With easy-to-follow instructions and just 30 minutes of prep time, this two-layer showstopper is ideal for celebrations, special occasions, or satisfying your everyday chocolate cravings. Serve up this irresistible treat to impress your guests or savor it solo with a tall glass of milk—you deserve it!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 0.5 cup butter (for ganache)
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
• 0.75 cup heavy cream (for ganache)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and 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 on medium speed with a hand or stand mixer until smooth and fully combined.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the boiling water while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin; this is normal.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula if necessary.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

While the cakes cool, prepare the chocolate ganache. In a small saucepan, heat the butter and heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

Step 9

Remove the pan from heat and pour the hot mixture over the chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Step 10

Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of ganache on top.

Step 11

Place the second cake layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides for a beautiful finish.

Step 12

Let the ganache set for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2198.2 grams (2198.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7194

Total Fat 405.30g	520%
Saturated Fat 198.40g	992%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.50g
Cholesterol 858mg	286%
Sodium 5458mg	237%
Total Carbohydrate 908.00g	330%
Dietary Fiber 94.80g	339%
Total Sugars 566.10g
Protein 109.70g	219%

Vitamin D 261IU	1303%
Calcium 991mg	76%
Iron 54mg	297%
Potassium 4541mg	97%

*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: 47.3%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 47.1%