The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe
The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe – A one bowl chocolate cake recipe that is quick, easy, and delicious! Updated with gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free options!
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Calories: 124kcal
Servings: 24
Equipment
- Cake Pans (9-inch)
- Whisk (Balloon)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk almond, or coconut milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Slowly add boiling water to the batter, mixing until combined.
- Divide batter evenly between the cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg