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Easy Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipe (Ultra Moist & Rich)

This Decadent Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, and full of deep chocolate flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and topped with a smooth chocolate frosting, this homemade cake is easy to prepare and perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you crave a truly indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: Américaine
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chocolate Cake
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Chocolate Frosting Optional but Recommended
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup milk or cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and hot water. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  7. Frost, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • Use hot water to intensify the chocolate flavor.
  • Let the cake cool fully to avoid melting the frosting.
  • Stores well covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for 4 days.