One Bowl Chocolate Cake

5 from 1 vote

This easy one bowl chocolate cake is rich, moist, and made completely from scratch — no boxed mix needed! All you need is one mixing bowl, simple pantry staples, and a few minutes to whip it up. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you're craving an easy homemade dessert.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Cooling time10

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Cake, easy dessert, homemade cake, one bowl cake

Cooking Method: Oven

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 156kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

2 9-inch round cake pans
Bowl
Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Rubber spatula
Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes until smooth.
Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin — that’s what makes the cake so moist!
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting. For an easy and delicious option, try this frosting made with chocolate chips

Notes

Don’t worry if the batter looks thin after adding boiling water — that’s what makes the texture so fluffy and moist.
This recipe makes a great base for cupcakes too. Just reduce the baking time to about 20 minutes.

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