Chocolate Cake Recipe Chocolate
If you’re craving a simple, moist, fudgy homemade dessert, this Chocolate Cake Recipe Chocolate is an easy, decadent treat that feels like a hug in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour swap with whole wheat pastry flour for extra fiber
- 1½ cups granulated sugar coconut sugar works too
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder use Dutch-processed for deeper flavor
- 1 tsp baking powder aluminum-free for cleaner taste
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup whole milk or dairy-free milk almond or oat milk ok
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt adds creaminess
- ½ cup neutral oil vegetable or canola; melted coconut oil if you like a hint of coconut
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder optional, but it amps up the chocolate
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate stirred into batter for pockets of melty goodness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans; line bottoms with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, yogurt, oil, vanilla, and espresso powder until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry, then stir gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter between the pans, smooth tops, tap pans gently, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Let cakes cool, then frost with your favorite frosting. Stack, frost, and decorate as desired.
Notes
Choose high-quality ingredients for best results. Measure flour with a light scoop for a tender crumb. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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