Description
This rich and moist cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, perfect for celebrations or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (285g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (185g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (235ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Wrap any leftovers tightly for storage.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, baking, indulgent, celebration