Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate dessert with this Chocolate Heaven Cake. Moist, rich, and deeply chocolatey, this cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. Made with simple ingredients and easy steps, it delivers bakery-quality results every time. Keywords: moist chocolate cake, chocolate dessert, easy chocolate cake recipe
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
Optional:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the sugar.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin.
- Fold in the optional chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting before serving
Notes
For a deeper chocolate flavor, replace half the boiling water with hot coffee.
Gluten-free versions can be made using a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Freeze unfrosted cake layers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 280 kcal
