Description
I bake this rich chocolate cake with deep cocoa flavor, soft moist layers, and a comforting homemade touch. It is perfect for celebrations, family gatherings, or cozy evenings when I crave something sweet and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C and grease cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients slowly.
- Add hot water and mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into pans evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Decorate and serve.
Notes
Use hot coffee instead of water for a richer chocolate flavor. Always let the cake cool completely before frosting. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg