Description
A rich, mega-moist chocolate cake with a Southern twist—perfect for celebrations or weeknight indulgence.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup neutral oil (e.g., canola)
1 cup non-dairy milk (almond or oat)
1 cup boiling water
2 tsp alcohol-free vanilla
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease and line standard cake pans.
Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
Add boiling water slowly and stir until smooth.
Pour into pans and bake 30–35 minutes.
Cool 10 minutes in pan, then on rack.
Frost or serve plain.
Notes
Use silicone pans for easy release.
Try variations like cinnamon or orange zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cake recipes, southern chocolate cake, easy moist chocolate cake