The Best Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe



Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  1. Incredibly Moist : The secret ingredients ensure every bite is soft, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth perfection.
  2. Rich Chocolate Flavor : Packed with cocoa powder and melted chocolate for an intense, decadent taste.
  3. Easy to Make : Simple steps and readily available ingredients make this recipe accessible for everyone.
  4. Versatile : Perfect for layer cakes, sheet cakes, or cupcakes—customize it however you like!
  5. Crowd-Pleasing : A guaranteed hit at parties, holidays, or family gatherings.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cake:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (use high-quality cocoa for best results)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs , room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra moisture)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water (or hot coffee for enhanced chocolate depth)

For the Chocolate Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar , sifted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) . Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients


 

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