Description
This simple and delicious chocolate cake is rich and moist with a deep cocoa flavor. It’s quick to make with pantry ingredients and perfect for any occasion, whether served plain or topped with frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in milk, oil, and vanilla.
- Beat in boiling water. Batter will be thin. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
Notes
- You can frost this cake with your favorite chocolate frosting or serve with whipped cream.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- Make sure to let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes