One bowl chocolate cake is a quick and easy dessert that’s perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. With rich cocoa flavor and a moist, tender crumb, this cake is sure to become a favorite for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you need a sweet treat.

Why Try This Recipe

If you’re looking for a simple and delicious chocolate cake recipe that doesn’t require a lot of time or effort, this one-bowl version is perfect for you. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal cleanup, you can whip up a decadent chocolate cake that’s sure to impress your friends and family.

Ingredients Summary

White sugar
All-purpose flour
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Eggs
Milk
Vegetable oil
Vanilla extract
Boiling water

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy slices of this one bowl chocolate cake on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat. You can also frost the cake with your favorite frosting, such as chocolate ganache or buttercream, for added sweetness.

Storage Information

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in a resealable plastic bag for longer storage. Thaw slices at room temperature before serving.

Techniques and Tips

Make sure to grease and flour the baking pans well to prevent the cake from sticking.
Mixing the batter by hand or with an electric mixer ensures that all the ingredients are well combined and results in a smooth, evenly textured cake.
Adding boiling water to the batter helps to bloom the cocoa powder and creates a thin, pourable batter that bakes up into a moist and tender cake.

Variation

For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for added texture and flavor. You can also experiment with different types of frosting or glazes to customize the cake to your liking.

FAQs about the Recipe

Can I use a different type of oil in this recipe? Yes, you can use melted butter or coconut oil instead of vegetable oil if you prefer. Just make sure to use the same amount called for in the recipe.

Can I make this cake ahead of time? Yes, you can bake the cake layers ahead of time and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a day before frosting and serving. Alternatively, you can freeze the unfrosted cake layers for longer storage and thaw them before frosting.

One Bowl Chocolate Cake

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate cake

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Equipment

Mixing bowl

Electric Mixer

- Round baking pans

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

Instructions

Gather all ingredients.
All ingredients gathered to make one bowl chocolate cake.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
Stir sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
Dry ingredients mixed together.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix for 2 minutes on medium speed with an electric mixer.
Eggs, milk, vanilla, and oil added to dry ingredients and mixed together.
Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
Boiling water added to mixture to thin out.
Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
A top-down view of chocolate cake batter poured evenly into two round pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes.
Cakes finished baking and resting on a wire rack.
Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious one-bowl chocolate cake!