A soft chocolate cake is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with a tender, moist texture. Here’s a detailed recipe for making a classic soft chocolate cake that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, or simply a casual dessert at home.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 1 and 3/4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 2 cups
- Cocoa powder: 3/4 cup, unsweetened
- 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, at room temperature
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Boiling water: 1 cup (helps to enhance the cocoa flavor)
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
- Cocoa powder: 3/4 cup, unsweetened
- Powdered sugar: 3 to 4 cups, sifted
- Milk: 1/3 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Equipment
- Two 9-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (stand or hand)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Wire rack for cooling