Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This rich and moist dark chocolate cake recipe is perfect for any chocolate lover. With its deep flavor and velvety texture, it makes an impressive dessert for celebrations or a delightful treat for everyday indulgence.

The cake is easy to prepare and can be paired with various frostings or toppings, making it a versatile addition to your baking repertoire.

Easy Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

This dark chocolate cake features layers of moist chocolate sponge, made with high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
Incorporate Boiling Water: Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.
Optional Chocolate Chips: If using, fold in dark chocolate chips for added richness.
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 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frost: Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or ganache and serve.