Moist Chocolate Cake recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake:
All-purpose flour – 2 cups (250g)
Granulated sugar – 2 cups (400g)
Unsweetened cocoa powder – ¾ cup (75g)
Baking powder – 1½ tsp
Baking soda – 1½ tsp
Salt – 1 tsp
Eggs – 2 large
Whole milk – 1 cup (240ml)
Vegetable oil – ½ cup (120ml)
Warm water or coffee – 1 cup (240ml)
Vanilla extract – 1 tbsp
For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
Dark chocolate – 300g (chopped or chips)
Heavy cream – 1 cup (240ml)
Butter – 2 tbsp (optional, for extra shine)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line three 8-inch (20cm) round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine well.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and combined. Gradually pour in the warm water or coffee and whisk until the batter is smooth and runny.
Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared pans. Tap the pans gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a rack to cool completely.
To make the ganache, heat the cream in a saucepan until hot but not boiling. Pour it over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir gently until smooth and glossy. Stir in butter for extra shine, if using. Let the ganache cool slightly to thicken.
Layer the cakes with ganache between each layer. Spread more ganache over the top and sides, allowing some to drip down naturally for that rich, glossy finish.