Easiest Chocolate Cake

This simple one-bowl chocolate cake is soft and moist, featuring a rich cocoa flavor enhanced by boiling water, and topped with glossy chocolate ganache.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 slices

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1.75 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups granulated sugar
0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
1.5 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
0.5 cups vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water This deepens the cocoa flavor.

Topping

Chocolate ganache For topping

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan.

Mixing Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.

Adding Wet Ingredients

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth.

Incorporating Boiling Water

Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring. The batter will become thin and pourable.

Baking the Cake

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is set and a toothpick comes out clean.

Cooling and Topping

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before topping with ganache.

Notes

Ensure the cocoa powder is thoroughly mixed into the dry ingredients. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding ganache for the best texture.

Keyword chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake, Moist Cake, One-Bowl Cake, Sheet Cake