Description
I bake this Traditional Chocolate Cake Recipe as a rich, moist, and comforting dessert made with simple pantry ingredients. It delivers deep chocolate flavor and a soft texture perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or cozy nights at home. This recipe is easy to follow and always brings joy to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 200g sugar
- 75g cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 250ml milk
- 120ml vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 250ml hot water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C and prepare cake pans.
- Mix all 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.
- Let cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer taste. You can substitute milk with almond or oat milk. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For extra moisture, brush cake layers with simple syrup before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg