Timeless Chocolate Delight

🕒 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 35 min
🍽 Serves: 12
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Meet your new favorite chocolate cake: the Timeless Chocolate Delight. This recipe is perfect for when you're craving something rich, moist, and irresistibly chocolaty. It’s a classic cake that suits any occasion, from birthdays to a cozy weekend treat.

Ingredients for Timeless Chocolate Delight

Cocoa powder is the star of this recipe, providing that intense chocolate flavor. Make sure it’s unsweetened to balance the sweetness of the sugar. All-purpose flour gives the cake structure, while sugar adds sweetness and helps keep it moist. Baking powder and baking soda are the leavening agents that make the cake rise beautifully. A pinch of salt enhances all the other flavors.

Eggs bind everything together and add richness, while whole milk contributes to the cake’s moistness. Vegetable oil keeps the cake tender, and vanilla extract adds a subtle depth of flavor. Finally, boiling water is the secret to a thin batter that bakes into a wonderfully moist cake.

Tips & Tricks

  • Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature to help them blend together more smoothly.
  • If you don’t have two cake pans, bake one layer at a time. Just keep the remaining batter covered at room temperature.
  • Use a serrated knife to level the tops of the cakes if you plan on stacking them for a layered cake.

Serving Suggestions

This chocolate cake is a showstopper on its own, but you can level it up by serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. For a bit of crunch, sprinkle some toasted nuts or chocolate shavings on top.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different kind of milk?
Yes, you can substitute with almond milk or oat milk for a non-dairy version.
What if I don't have vegetable oil?
You can use canola oil or melted coconut oil instead.
How do I store the cake?
Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and keep it at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Timeless Chocolate Delight Recipe Walkthrough

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cake bakes evenly and rises properly. While the oven heats, grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. This step prevents the cake from sticking, making it easier to remove later.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mixing them well at this stage means you won't have to worry about lumps later.

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Beat this mixture on medium speed for about 2 minutes. This step incorporates air, helping the cake rise, and ensures everything is well combined for a smooth batter.

Here’s where the magic happens: Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but don’t worry, that's exactly what you want. Divide the batter evenly between your prepared pans.

Place the pans in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
  • Moist and fluffy texture with a deep chocolate flavor.
  • Quick and straightforward preparation.
  • No need for fancy equipment or baking skills.

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes in the pans. Then, remove from pans to cool completely on a wire rack.

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