Classic Chocolate Cake
Classic Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
For Finishing
- 1 cup chocolate frosting, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan, ensuring all surfaces are coated to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly until they are well combined and there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
To the dry ingredient mixture, add the large egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix with a whisk or spatula until the ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Carefully pour the hot water into the batter. Continue to mix until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated. The batter will be thin.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the greased and floured 8x8 inch baking pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before attempting to remove it. This allows the cake to set.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Carefully invert the cake onto the wire rack to cool completely. This step is crucial before frosting, as frosting a warm cake will cause the frosting to melt. Allow at least 45 minutes for complete cooling.
⏱️ 45 min
- 9
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Slice and serve your delicious chocolate cake.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Chocolate Cake
For the Cake
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
For Finishing
- 1 cup chocolate frosting, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan, ensuring all surfaces are coated to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly until they are well combined and there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
To the dry ingredient mixture, add the large egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix with a whisk or spatula until the ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Carefully pour the hot water into the batter. Continue to mix until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated. The batter will be thin.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the greased and floured 8x8 inch baking pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before attempting to remove it. This allows the cake to set.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Carefully invert the cake onto the wire rack to cool completely. This step is crucial before frosting, as frosting a warm cake will cause the frosting to melt. Allow at least 45 minutes for complete cooling.
⏱️ 45 min - 9
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Slice and serve your delicious chocolate cake.
⏱️ 1 min