this chocolate cake, is the ultimate chocolate cake. i shared it years ago on my blog (way back in the begining before i knew how to work a camera) & had to bring it back! not only just in a blog post though, but in a video to show you how easy it really is. incase you have missed the last couple videos to my new series modest kitchen over on IGTV, check out my youtube channel here & subscribe! as for this cake, it is a great dessert to whip up if you have a last minute guest coming over. it uses all pantry ingredients & comes together within minutes. my aunt first introduced me to this recipe & my family has been obsessed with it ever since!
happy weekend :) xo
ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk (can subtitue any milk)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup boiling water
- powdered sugar, for serving
directions
- preheat oven to 350F degrees & grease a 9 by 12 baking dish.
- in a large mixing bowl add sugar, oil, vanilla, cocoa powder, eggs & milk. stir until well combined.
- sift in the flour, salt & baking soda. mix until batter comes together.
- slowly pour in the boiling water & stir until mixture is silky smooth. transfer to prepared baking dish.
- bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until top bounces back to touch. dust with powdered sugar & serve!