Moist Chocolate Cake
This moist chocolate cake is rich and delicious, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- oven
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup warm water or coffee
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting
- 300 g dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra shine)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, warm water or coffee, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, prepare the ganache by heating the cream until just boiling, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
- If using, add butter to the ganache for extra shine and mix well.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost with the chocolate ganache.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use coffee instead of warm water.