Ultimate Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe: Easy, Rich, and Decadent

Indulge in the best chocolate cake recipe that’s perfectly moist, rich, and decadent. This easy chocolate cake is a crowd-pleaser, ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any sweet craving. With a homemade chocolate frosting that melts in your mouth, this cake is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. Follow our step-by-step guide to create a bakery-quality dessert in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans for even baking. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Slowly stir in the hot water to create a smooth, thin batter. Divide the batter evenly between 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.

For the frosting, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth and fluffy. Once the cake layers are completely cool, frost the cake generously and enjoy this ultimate chocolate cake!