Homemade Chocolate Cake

Homemade Chocolate Cake

Introduction

There’s something truly special about a homemade chocolate cake. It’s the kind of dessert that instantly brings comfort, whether it’s baking in the oven on a quiet afternoon or sitting proudly at the center of a celebration table. This Homemade Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey without being overly heavy. It’s inspired by classic home-baked cakes shared at birthdays and family gatherings, where the smell of cocoa fills the kitchen and anticipation builds with every minute. Simple ingredients, reliable steps, and timeless flavor make this a recipe you’ll return to again and again.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

• 250 g all-purpose flour (2 cups / 8.8 oz)
• 75 g unsweetened cocoa powder (¾ cup / 2.6 oz)
• 300 g granulated sugar (1½ cups / 10.6 oz)
• 7 g baking powder (1½ teaspoons)
• 7 g baking soda (1½ teaspoons)
• 5 g salt (1 teaspoon)
• 240 ml whole milk or plant-based milk (1 cup)
• 120 ml vegetable oil (½ cup)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature (about 100 g without shell)
• 10 ml vanilla extract (2 teaspoons)
• 240 ml hot water or hot coffee (1 cup)

For the Chocolate Frosting

• 170 g unsalted butter, softened (¾ cup / 6 oz)
• 60 g unsweetened cocoa powder (⅔ cup / 2.1 oz)
• 360 g powdered sugar (3 cups / 12.7 oz)
• 60 ml milk or cream (¼ cup)
• 5 ml vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Pinch of salt

Directions