This chocolate cake is rich, moist, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for any chocolate lover, it’s a classic dessert that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With a tender crumb and deep chocolate flavor, this cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply indulging in a slice of chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 100 g cake flour
- 20 g cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with your favorite chocolate frosting or serve as is.
