This One Bowl Chocolate Cake is perfect for when you need a quick and delicious chocolate fix! Made with simple ingredients in just one bowl, this cake is rich, moist, and absolutely decadent. No fuss, minimal cleanup, and maximum flavor—ideal for any occasion!
📋 Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 🍬
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 🥄
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 🥄
- 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 1 cup milk 🥛
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil 🛢️
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🌿
- 1 cup boiling water ☕️
📝 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Batter:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir together until well blended.
- Add wet ingredients:
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat the mixture on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until smooth.
- Add boiling water:
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until just combined. The batter will be thin, but this is what makes the cake moist and rich.
2. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes for the round cake pans, or 35-40 minutes for the 9×13-inch pan, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, remove the cakes from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Frost and Serve (Optional):
- Frost the cake:
- Frost the cake with your favorite frosting, such as chocolate buttercream or cream cheese frosting, once it’s completely cooled.
- Serve:
- Slice the One Bowl Chocolate Cake and serve with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
🍽️ Tips:
- Enhance flavor: Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the dry ingredients for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Storage: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 250-300 kcal per slice (without frosting)
This One Bowl Chocolate Cake is incredibly simple to make yet impressively rich and moist. It’s the ultimate go-to recipe for a quick, delicious chocolate dessert! 🍫🎂🌿