Description
The One-Bowl Chocolate Cake is a straightforward recipe that focuses on convenience and flavor. It involves combining simple ingredients, mixing them in one bowl, and baking them in just under an hour. The result is a moist, tender chocolate cake that is rich in flavor and has the perfect crumb texture. This recipe eliminates the need for separating dry and wet ingredients in different bowls, allowing for a more hassle-free cooking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Incorporate Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frosting (Optional): You can frost the cake with your favorite chocolate frosting or enjoy it plain with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Top your cooled cake with a rich chocolate ganache or a quick homemade buttercream frosting. You can also serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a handful of fresh berries for an extra special touch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: One-Bowl Chocolate Cake