How do I bake a moist and fluffy chocolate cake?

Indulge in a slice of chocolate heaven with our foolproof recipe. We'll teach you all the tricks to make your cake airy, tender, and oh-so-moist. Get ready to experience pure cake bliss!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, how do I bake a moist and fluffy chocolate cake. Items include: All-Purpose Flour Granulated Sugar Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Baking Powder Baking Soda Salt Large Eggs Whole Milk Vegetable Oil Vanilla Extract Hot Water

All-Purpose Flour 2 cups
Granulated Sugar 2 cups
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 3/4 cup
Baking Powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
Baking Soda 1 1/2 teaspoons
Salt 1 teaspoon
Large Eggs 2
Whole Milk 1 cup
Vegetable Oil 1/2 cup
Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons
Hot Water 1 cup

Take note
Take caution while handling hot ingredients and sharp objects. Always follow the recipe instructions and keep an eye on the cake while it's baking to avoid burning.

1

Gather the Ingredients

Before you begin, gather all the necessary ingredients: 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 3/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 large eggs, 1 cup of whole milk, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of hot water.

2

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

3

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

4

Add the Wet Ingredients

Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.

5

Pour the Batter

Carefully pour the batter equally into the prepared cake pans. Use a spatula to smooth the tops.

6

Bake the Cake

Place the cake pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

7

Cool and Frost the Cake

Once the cakes are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes onto a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, frost the cakes with your favorite chocolate frosting.