come-home-to-mama chocolate cake: the best indulgent treat
Indulge in this rich and moist chocolate cake that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely.
Notes
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- For a richer flavor, substitute coffee for the boiling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg