Description
A rich and decadent chocolate cake perfect for those celebrating Anti-Valentine’s Day. This indulgent dessert is designed to satisfy your sweet cravings without any romantic fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For extra richness, use melted dark chocolate in the frosting.
- This cake pairs well with coffee or red wine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: anti valentines day cake, chocolate cake, dark chocolate dessert, single serving cake