The Best Chocolate Cake You Ever Ate

Rich, velvety, and utterly decadent, this chocolate cake recipe is a game-changer. Moist and fluffy on the inside, with a deliciously intense chocolate flavor throughout, it’s sure to satisfy any chocolate craving.

Perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgences, this cake is a masterclass in pure, unadulterated chocolatey goodness.

Ready Time

2 hrs

Yields

7 servings

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans.

Line the pans with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cakes.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until it’s creamy, about 2 minutes.

Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.

Beat in the vanilla extract.

With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.

Beat just until combined.

Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.

Allow the chocolate to cool slightly.

Fold the chocolate into the cake batter until well combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.

Slice and serve!

Notes

To ensure your cake turns out moist and fluffy, make sure to have all ingredients at room temperature. Don’t overmix the batter, especially when adding the flour mixture, to prevent a dense cake.

If you don’t have parchment paper, you can grease the pans with butter or cooking spray, but the cakes might not release as easily.

For an intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality chocolate chips. If you’re not planning to frost the cake, it’s still wonderful on its own or with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.