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Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich, decadent goodness of this moist chocolate cake. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make homemade cake will have everyone coming back for seconds.


Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in boiling water until combined; then fold in sour cream.
  4. Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool and Frost: Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • This cake pairs well with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
  • Bake in a 9×13-inch pan for a sheet cake version.
  • Add espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.