Description

This Moist Chocolate Cake represents the pinnacle of culinary indulgence, offering a rich texture and deep chocolate flavor enhanced by a hint of espresso. It's an accessible recipe that uses simple ingredients for an exceptional result.

Ingredients

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2 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 cups Granulated Sugar
3/4 cup Dutch-Process Cocoa
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
2 Large Eggs
1 cup Whole Milk
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste
1 cup Boiling Water

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans
Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl
In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth
Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined
Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth
Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a skewer comes out clea
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

Notes

For a healthier option, substitute vegetable oil with unsweetened applesauce and whole milk with plain Greek yogurt.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 340 kcal
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 35mg