Easy Jovial Chocolate Cake Recipe That Everyone Loves
This Jovial Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, and irresistibly chocolatey! Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, it’s a classic dessert that brings pure joy to every bite. 🍫🎂
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Optional Frosting (Buttercream):
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
Prepare Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Gradually stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
Bake:
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool:
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost:
- For optional frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Mix in heavy cream and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes and enjoy!
Notes
- Additions: Stir in mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Storage: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSugar: 34g
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