Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this rich and fudgy chocolate cake, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, this cake will evoke sweet memories and create new ones with every bite. Easy to make, it’s a delightful treat that promises to impress both novice and seasoned bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark) (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Create a well in the center of the dry mixture; add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and tap gently on the counter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled completely, frost with your favorite chocolate ganache or buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg