Description
This indulgent chocolate cake from Ina Garten is the perfect treat for any occasion! Moist, rich, and deeply chocolatey, this cake will quickly become a family favorite. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to whip up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent treat, frost with your favorite chocolate icing.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes