Description
This One Bowl Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, and incredibly easy to make — all mixed in a single bowl with simple pantry ingredients for a perfect chocolate treat every time.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water (or hot coffee for deeper flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water (or coffee). The batter will be thin — that’s normal.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 30–35 minutes (for round pans) or 35–40 minutes (for a 9×13-inch pan), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Use hot coffee instead of water for a richer chocolate flavor.
- This cake pairs beautifully with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
- Can be made into cupcakes — bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American