Chocolate cake is one of the most beloved desserts in the world. With its deep chocolate flavor, soft texture, and creamy frosting, it’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying a chocolate craving. A great chocolate cake should be moist, fluffy, and rich without being too heavy.
This recipe creates a perfectly balanced chocolate cake with a tender crumb and smooth chocolate frosting that melts in your mouth. Even beginners can make this cake successfully.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake
- 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400 g) sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water or hot coffee
For the Chocolate Frosting
- ½ cup (115 g) butter, softened
- ⅔ cup (60 g) cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
