The Easiest Chocolate Cake

Moist, decadent, and ridiculously easy to make, this chocolate cake recipe is a chocolate lover’s dream come true.

With simple ingredients and a straightforward process, you’ll be whipping up a rich, velvety cake in no time – perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing friends and family.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Set it aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and cocoa powder. Whisk until well combined.

Add the softened butter to the sugar mixture and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.

Beat just until combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 30-35 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.

Notes

Make sure to use high-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.

Room temperature ingredients, especially the butter and milk, are essential for a tender crumb.

Don’t overmix the batter, as it can result in a dense cake.

If you’re not planning to frost the cake immediately, make sure to store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

To ensure even layers, rotate the pans halfway through the baking time.

If you want a moist and tender crumb, avoid overbaking the cake.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 346
• Total Fat: 19g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 41g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 24g
• Protein: 4g