Description
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake that combines layers of moist chocolate sponge with creamy ganache frosting for the ultimate dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour evenly into pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with chocolate ganache and serve.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder and let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g