Rich, fluffy, and deeply chocolatey
This is the kind of chocolate cake that never fails—soft, moist crumb, intense cocoa flavor, and perfect with creamy chocolate frosting. It’s simple enough for beginners but tastes bakery-quality.
🍫 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
For the Cake:
- 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400 g) sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water or hot coffee
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract