soft chocolate cake

Here’s a recipe for the softest, most moist chocolate cake—rich, fluffy, and perfect for birthdays or any celebration.

Ingredients (8-inch round cake, 2 layers)

Dry ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

Wet ingredients:

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup boiling water or hot coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven:

   • 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

2. Mix dry ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix wet ingredients:

   • In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients:

   • Gradually add wet mixture to dry mixture. Mix until smooth.

5. Add boiling water/coffee:

   • Stir in slowly. Batter will be thin—this is normal and helps create a soft, moist texture.

6. Bake:

   • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.

   • Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool:

   • Let cakes cool 10 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

8. Frost:

   • Frost with chocolate ganache, buttercream, or whipped cream.