Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe
This rich and moist chocolate cake is perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cream butter, add sugar, and beat until fluffy. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra touch, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting!