Description
This moist chocolate cake is a dependable, deeply satisfying dessert that works for both everyday baking and special occasions. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it delivers a soft, tender crumb and rich chocolate flavor without complicated steps. The use of oil instead of butter keeps the cake moist for days, while cocoa powder provides that classic chocolate taste everyone loves. Whether served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or layered with frosting, this cake adapts beautifully to your needs. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll return to whenever you want something comforting, reliable, and truly delicious. Perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or quiet evenings when only chocolate will do.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Eggs
- Neutral oil
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the cake pan with grease and parchment paper.
- Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients and stir gently until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap lightly to release air bubbles.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool before removing from the pan and frosting if desired.
Notes
- For extra moisture, avoid overbaking and store the cake properly. You can enhance the chocolate flavor by using good-quality cocoa powder or adding a small amount of coffee to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg