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

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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.