A moist chocolate cake is a cornerstone of good baking and a favorite in any recipe collection. This cake uses boiling water to intensify the chocolate flavor and ensure a moist texture, creating a rich and luxurious dessert. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making a wonderfully moist chocolate cake that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 and 3/4 cups (220 grams)
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups (400 grams)
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: 3/4 cup (75 grams), sifted
- Baking Powder: 1 and 1/2 teaspoons
- Baking Soda: 1 and 1/2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large, at room temperature
- Milk: 1 cup (240 ml), at room temperature
- Vegetable Oil: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Boiling Water: 1 cup (240 ml)
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (226 grams), softened
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: 3/4 cup (75 grams), sifted
- Powdered Sugar: 3-4 cups (360-480 grams), sifted
- Milk: 1/3 cup (80 ml), more if needed
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon