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Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Angela
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A moist and rich chocolate cake made with simple ingredients, perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make cake features a tender crumb and deep chocolate flavor enhanced by cocoa powder and boiling water, baked to perfection in a single pan.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water


Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, mixing until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Incorporate Boiling Water: Slowly beat the boiling water into the batter. The mixture will become thin, which is expected and helps create a moist cake.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the thin batter into the prepared 9×9 inch pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack before serving or frosting.

Notes

  • Ensure the boiling water is added slowly while mixing to avoid splashing and to help dissolve the cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
  • The batter will be thin after adding boiling water; this is normal and ensures a moist texture.
  • Use a toothpick to check doneness; the cake is done when it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  • This recipe works well as a base for various frostings, including chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.