Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe

The easiest Chocolate Cake recipe you’ll ever make and it only needs a few simple ingredients! Plus the cake batter is made in one bowl and no mixer is required.

I think most of us could agree that chocolate cake is easily one of the best kinds of cake but sometimes there can be extra steps that actually aren’t all that necessary (like boiling water and using a mixer).

This recipe has streamlined the process and the prep couldn’t be faster, and yet you still end up with one of the best chocolate cakes you’ll taste!

It’s perfectly chocolatey with rich depth, it has a heavenly texture with a fluffy crumb, and the fudgy decadent ganache frosting is the crowning finish.

Of course it’s perfect for birthdays and holidays but with its simplicity it also makes an amazing weekend treat.

Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe

One bowl no mixer homemade chocolate cake! It’s perfectly rich and chocolatey, it has a heavenly texture with a fluffy crumb, and the fudgy chocolate ganache frosting is the crowning finish.

Prep: 20min

Total: 110min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 464 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 254 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 31 g, unSaturated Fat 15 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (142g) all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 6 Tbsp (35g) Dutch process cocoa powder, (plus more for dusting pan)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, (finely chopped)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 by 9 or 8 by 8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray then dust with cocoa. Shake out excess cocoa.
2. In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, 6 Tbsp cocoa, the baking soda, and salt.
3. Add buttermilk, oil, vanilla and eggs.
4. Whisk mixture until very well blended (about 1 minute).
5. Pour into prepared baking dish.
6. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, about 27 to 35 minutes.
7. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Meanwhile make ganache. Place finely chopped chocolate in a medium heat proof mixing bowl.
9. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over stovetop on medium heat until just simmering.
10. Pour hot cream over chocolate chocolate then stir with a rubber spatula until melted and smooth. Let it cool until it’s a thicker consistency, about 30 minutes* then spread over cake and slice.

The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe {Ever}

The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe – A one bowl chocolate cake recipe that is quick, easy, and delicious! Updated with gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free options!

Prep: 15min

Total: 45min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 124 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 178 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 cup milk (or buttermilk, almond, or coconut milk)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil, or melted coconut oil)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Instruction:

1. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring.’, ‘name’: ‘Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring.’, ‘url’: ‘https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/#wprm-recipe-31552-step-0-0’}
2. {‘@type’: ‘HowToSection’, ‘name’: ‘For the chocolate cake:’, ‘itemListElement’: [{‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk through to combine or, using your paddle attachment, stir through flour mixture until combined well.’, ‘name’: ‘Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk through to combine or, using your paddle attachment, stir through flour mixture until combined well.’, ‘url’: ‘https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/#wprm-recipe-31552-step-1-0’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined. Reduce speed and carefully add boiling water to the cake batter until well combined.’, ‘name’: ‘Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined. Reduce speed and carefully add boiling water to the cake batter until well combined.’, ‘url’: ‘https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/#wprm-recipe-31552-step-1-1’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Distribute cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center of the chocolate cake comes out clean.’, ‘name’: ‘Distribute cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center of the chocolate cake comes out clean.’, ‘url’: ‘https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/#wprm-recipe-31552-step-1-2’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes, remove from the pan and cool completely.’, ‘name’: ‘Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes, remove from the pan and cool completely.’, ‘url’: ‘https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/#wprm-recipe-31552-step-1-3’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Frost cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.’, ‘name’: ‘Frost cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.’, ‘url’: ‘https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/#wprm-recipe-31552-step-1-4’}]}

Easy Chocolate Cake

What could be better than chocolate cake? Not much! Especially when it’s a deliciously Easy Chocolate Cake recipe – moist, rich, and made from scratch in your own kitchen.

Prep: 10min

Total: 105min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 644 kcal, Carbohydrate 67 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 41 g, Saturated Fat 26 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 435 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 45 g, unSaturated Fat 11 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 12 ounces chocolate chips, (finely chopped)
• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
• 8 tablespoons butter

Instruction:

1. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and dust with flour. Line the bottom of the cake pans with a cutout of parchment paper for easy removal.’, ‘name’: ‘Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and dust with flour. Line the bottom of the cake pans with a cutout of parchment paper for easy removal.’, ‘url’: ‘https://easyweeknightrecipes.com/easy-chocolate-cake/#wprm-recipe-7610-step-0-0’}
2. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.’, ‘name’: ‘In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.’, ‘url’: ‘https://easyweeknightrecipes.com/easy-chocolate-cake/#wprm-recipe-7610-step-0-1’}
3. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Add two eggs, milk, oil and vanilla to the bowl. Stir until just combined. Pour in boiling water and mix until smooth. (The batter will seem a little runny). Pour batter evenly into the two prepared cake pans.’, ‘name’: ‘Add two eggs, milk, oil and vanilla to the bowl. Stir until just combined. Pour in boiling water and mix until smooth. (The batter will seem a little runny). Pour batter evenly into the two prepared cake pans.’, ‘url’: ‘https://easyweeknightrecipes.com/easy-chocolate-cake/#wprm-recipe-7610-step-0-2’}
4. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Place filled pans in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the center is set. Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.’, ‘name’: ‘Place filled pans in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the center is set. Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.’, ‘url’: ‘https://easyweeknightrecipes.com/easy-chocolate-cake/#wprm-recipe-7610-step-0-3’}
5. {‘@type’: ‘HowToSection’, ‘name’: ‘FOR THE FROSTING’, ‘itemListElement’: [{‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Place chopped chocolate in a mixing bowl; set aside.’, ‘name’: ‘Place chopped chocolate in a mixing bowl; set aside.’, ‘url’: ‘https://easyweeknightrecipes.com/easy-chocolate-cake/#wprm-recipe-7610-step-1-0’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Place whipping cream and butter in saucepan and cook over medium heat to just a boil.’, ‘name’: ‘Place whipping cream and butter in saucepan and cook over medium heat to just a boil.’, ‘url’: ‘https://easyweeknightrecipes.com/easy-chocolate-cake/#wprm-recipe-7610-step-1-1’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Pour cream mixture over the chopped chocolate; whisk vigorously until chocolate is melted and smooth.’, ‘name’: ‘Pour cream mixture over the chopped chocolate; whisk vigorously until chocolate is melted and smooth.’, ‘url’: ‘https://easyweeknightrecipes.com/easy-chocolate-cake/#wprm-recipe-7610-step-1-2’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Cover and refrigerate for an hour.Remove from fridge and stir; refrigerate about 1 more hour, or until it reaches a spreading consistency.’, ‘name’: ‘Cover and refrigerate for an hour.Remove from fridge and stir; refrigerate about 1 more hour, or until it reaches a spreading consistency.’, ‘url’: ‘https://easyweeknightrecipes.com/easy-chocolate-cake/#wprm-recipe-7610-step-1-3’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Spread about 1/3 of frosting on one cake layer; top with the other cake layer and spread frosting on top and sides of cake.’, ‘name’: ‘Spread about 1/3 of frosting on one cake layer; top with the other cake layer and spread frosting on top and sides of cake.’, ‘url’: ‘https://easyweeknightrecipes.com/easy-chocolate-cake/#wprm-recipe-7610-step-1-4’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Cut and Serve.’, ‘name’: ‘Cut and Serve.’, ‘url’: ‘https://easyweeknightrecipes.com/easy-chocolate-cake/#wprm-recipe-7610-step-1-5’}]}

Simple Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe | Basic recipe for beginners

FAQ

How to bake cake with only three ingredients?

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the interior of an 8 inch springform pan and then line it with parchment paper. …
2. In a large mixing bowl, add eggs and sugar. …
3. Use a mesh strainer or flour sifter to sift in 1/3 of the flour. …
4. Pour batter into prepared pan. …
5. Let cake cool completely before removing.

Can you just put melted chocolate on a cake?

What makes a cake so fluffy?

How to make cake simple?

1. Gather all ingredients. …
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). …
3. Cream sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl. …
4. Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. …
5. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan. …
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when lightly touched, 30 to 40 minutes.