Chocolate Cake from Scratch

Chocolate cake is one of the most popular desserts in the world. It can be enjoyed in many different ways, such as with frosting, whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruits. I will share with you three amazing chocolate cake from scratch at home.

These recipes are easy, simple, and require only basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. They are also perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, a holiday, or just a treat for yourself.

One Bowl Chocolate Cake Recipe

This recipe is one of the easiest and quickest chocolate cake recipes you can find. You don’t need a mixer, a sifter, or multiple bowls to make this cake. All you need is one large bowl and a whisk.

The cake is fudgy, moist, and rich, and it goes well with any frosting or topping of your choice. You can also bake it in a 9×13 inch pan, a bundt pan, or two 9 inch round pans, depending on how you want to serve it.

Here are the ingredients and the steps for making this one bowl chocolate cake:

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, and mix well with a whisk until smooth. Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin). Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into pieces and serving with your favorite frosting or topping.

Best Ever Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

The most moist and tender chocolate cakes you will ever taste. The secret to this cake is the use of oil instead of butter, and the lower baking temperature of 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

The cake is also made with cocoa powder and hot water, which enhance the chocolate flavor and create a smooth and velvety texture. The cake is best paired with a creamy chocolate buttercream frosting, which you can also make from scratch following the recipe on the same website.

Here are the ingredients and the steps for making this best ever moist chocolate cake:

Ingredients

• 2 cups (260g) all purpose flour
• 2 cups (414g) sugar
• 3/4 cup (85g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup (240ml) hot water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (148°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch cake pan with non-stick baking spray.
2. Add the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt to a large mixer bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla to another medium sized bowl and whisk together.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Slowly add the hot water to the batter and mix on low speed until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.

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Classic Chocolate Cake Recipe

This recipe is classic and versatile chocolate cake recipes you can find. It uses both butter and oil for flavor and moisture, and it has a balanced sweetness and a mild milk chocolate taste.

The cake is also easy to customize with different fillings and frostings, such as raspberry jam, whipped cream, ganache, or cream cheese. You can also bake it in two 8 inch or 9 inch round pans, or a 9×13 inch pan, depending on how you want to serve it.

Here are the ingredients and the steps for making this classic chocolate cake:

Ingredients

• 2 cups (397g) granulated sugar
• 1 3/4 cups (210g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 3/4 cup (64g) unsweetened cocoa powder, natural or Dutch-process
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup (227g) milk
• 1/2 cup (99g) vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (227g) boiling water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour your choice of pan(s): one 9″ x 13″ pan, two 8″ or 9″ round cake pans, or three 8″ round pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for 30 to 35 minutes for the 9″ x 13″ pan, 25 to 30 minutes for the 9″ round pans, or 22 to 25 minutes for the 8″ round pans, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Cool the cake(s) in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on the rack before frosting.

Comparison Table

To help you choose the best chocolate cake recipe for your needs, here is a comparison table that summarizes the main features of each recipe:

Recipe		Difficulty	Time	Servings	Texture	Flavor
One Bowl Chocolate Cake		Easy	40 minutes	24	Fudgy and moist	Rich and dark
Best Ever Moist Chocolate Cake		Easy	55 minutes	15	Tender and moist	Smooth and velvety
Classic Chocolate Cake		Easy	60 minutes	24	Moist and fluffy	Mild and balanced

FAQs

How do you make a chocolate cake moist and fluffy?

A: There are several factors that affect the moistness and fluffiness of a chocolate cake, such as the type and amount of fat, liquid, leavening, and flour used in the recipe. Generally, using oil instead of butter, adding buttermilk or sour cream, using baking soda and baking powder, and measuring the flour correctly can help create a moist and fluffy chocolate cake. You can also use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour for a finer and lighter texture.

What is the secret to a good chocolate cake?

A: The secret to a good chocolate cake is to use good quality ingredients, especially the chocolate or cocoa powder. You should also use the right amount of sugar and salt to balance the bitterness of the chocolate and enhance its flavor. Additionally, you should not overmix or overbake the cake batter, as this can result in a dry and tough cake. You should also let the cake cool completely before frosting or cutting it, to prevent it from crumbling or falling apart.

How do you make a chocolate cake from scratch without eggs?

A: You can make a chocolate cake from scratch without eggs by using a vegan or eggless recipe, or by substituting the eggs with other ingredients that can act as binders and leaveners. Some of the common egg substitutes for chocolate cake are mashed bananas, applesauce, yogurt,