🍫 Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe | Moist and Rich One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

Looking for a no-fail, rich, and moist Chocolate Cake? This one-bowl chocolate cake recipe is your answer! Simple ingredients, minimal steps, and maximum flavor — it’s perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike.

Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or simply a craving, this cake will never disappoint.

Ingredients

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

Preparation Steps to Make Chocolate Cake Recipe

Step 1: Make the Batter

• Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix well.
• Gradually stir in boiling water. (Batter will be thin — that’s normal!)

Step 2: Bake

• Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 3: Cool and Frost

• Cool completely before frosting with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with vanilla ice cream or a hot cup of coffee.

Pro Tips

• Always use boiling water; it intensifies the chocolate flavor.
• Don’t overmix after adding hot water.

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