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