Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
This easy chocolate cake recipe is perfect for beginners. It's simple to follow and produces a moist, decadent cake that everyone will love. The cake is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.After just 15-20 minutes of preparation and 25-30 minutes of baking time, you'll have a mouthwatering chocolate cake that serves 12 portions (6-8 people). Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake is sure to impress. With a light and fluffy texture and deep chocolate flavor, it's sure to become a new favorite.
Equipment
- Baking pan (9x13 inch recommended)
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Oven
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Nutritional Facts per Portion:
Calories: 250
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Sodium: 200mg
Carbohydrates: 35g
Sugar: 20g
Protein: 4g