Chocolate cake has always been one of my favorites – but I’m very particular! I need the cake to be moist, without falling apart, and hate when cakes are too dry. Hate is strong, but as I said, I am particular! And the flavor has to be intense without being overwhelming. I can handle a very deep chocolate flavor, but I wanted to create a cake that everyone would like – not just those of us who love chocolate all the time!
This chocolate cake (and chocolate frosting) also has some instant espresso, which enhances the chocolate flavor in a wonderful way, without actually being able to taste the coffee. Trust me, even if you don’t like coffee (like my husband), you’ll still love this cake!
Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Bring your water to a boil in the small pot. Turn off once it’s bubbling, so none of it evaporates.
- Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and instant espresso powder in the large bowl. Mix until combined.
- Add milk, oil, egg, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined, and keep stirring an extra minute or so to incorporate air into the mixture.
- Carefully pour in the boiling water, and stir until combined. Be careful with this so you don’t burn yourself.
- Evenly distribute the batter between 2 bundt pans.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.
- Decorate as you wish or freeze each cake wrapped in plastic wrap until you’re ready to use!
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