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Delicious homemade chocolate cake topped with creamy frosting

Chocolate Cake

A rich and moist chocolate cake, perfect for any occasion, with simple preparation that even beginner bakers can master.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 4 units eggs At room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk At room temperature

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool before serving.

Notes

For serving, dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate ganache, or serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for about a week. Freezing is possible for up to 3 months.
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