Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering baking adventure that will transform your kitchen into a chocolate lover's paradise! 🍫✨ Our "Go Forth and Bake" recipe is the ultimate chocolate cake that promises to be so irresistibly moist and rich, you'll want to share it with everyone - or maybe not! Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious beginner, this foolproof recipe will have you creating a decadent dessert that looks like it came straight from a professional bakery. Prepare to wow your friends, family, and most importantly, your taste buds with this incredible chocolate cake that's about to become your new go-to recipe!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Baking
Serves: 1 cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps remove any lumps and ensures even distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a whisk or spatula. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix, which can result in a tough cake.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, the cake can be frosted, dusted with powdered sugar, or served as is. Enjoy your delicious homemade cake!
Tips
- Always sift your dry ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, even cake texture.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for better ingredient integration.
- Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
- Check your cake's doneness by inserting a toothpick - it should come out clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For extra moisture, you can brush the cake layers with simple syrup before frosting.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For best results, use fresh ingredients and measure them precisely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg
