Making a Decadent Chocolate Cake from scratch may sound intimidating, but with this step-by-step recipe, you'll have a perfect, moist and delicious cake. Not only is it the best chocolate cake you will ever taste, but it's also incredibly easy to make, even for beginners. Let's get started!
Gather your ingredients
Here's everything you'll need to create this sumptuous treat:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup hot water
Preparing the cake batter
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil to the mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Stir in the hot water. The batter will be thin, but that's okay - it's supposed to be!
Baking the cake
- Pour the batter into greased and floured cake pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, your cake is done!
Letting the cake cool
Don't rush to cut into your cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Let it cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then remove it from the pans and let it cool completely on a wire rack. This will make it easier to frost and decorate.
Finishing touches
To make your Decadent Chocolate Cake even more special, try adding a frosting, such as chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
And there you have it, a step-by-step guide to making the most decadent chocolate cake. As you can see, baking a chocolate cake from scratch doesn't have to be intimidating. With the right recipe and a little patience, you can create a cake that looks and tastes like it came straight from a professional bakery.
