One Bowl Chocolate Cake
This homemade chocolate cake recipe is super easy to prepare in one bowl for a deliciously moist and fluffy chocolate cake. This is the best chocolate cake I have ever had! Frost with your favorite frosting.
Instructions
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Notes
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Grab your biggest mixing bowl and whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until everything is well combined.
Step 2: Add the Wet Ingredients
Toss in the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Stir in Boiling Water
Here comes the magic trick — carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will become very thin at this point, but don’t panic. That’s what gives the cake its rich, moist texture.
Step 4: Pour and Bake
Pour the batter into your greased cake pans and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let the cake cool before frosting — if you can resist.