Description
A rich, moist and comforting Classic Chocolate Cake made with simple pantry ingredients and a deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C and prepare cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk wet ingredients separately.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients slowly.
- Add hot coffee and mix gently.
- Pour into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Use hot coffee to enhance chocolate flavor. Avoid overmixing for a soft texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg