How do I make a moist and fluffy chocolate sheet cake?

Get ready to dive into a cloud of chocolate goodness! Our 'moist and fluffy chocolate sheet cake' recipe is perfect for any occasion.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a moist and fluffy chocolate sheet cake. Items include: All-purpose flour Granulated sugar Unsweetened cocoa powder Baking powder Baking soda Salt Eggs Whole milk Vegetable oil Vanilla extract Hot water

All-purpose flour 2 cups
Granulated sugar 1 3/4 cups
Unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup
Baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
Baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons
Salt a pinch
Eggs 3 large
Whole milk 1 cup
Vegetable oil 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
Hot water 1 cup

Take note
Warning: This cake is so deliciously moist and fluffy that you might have trouble stopping at just one slice. Proceed with caution!

1

Preheat the oven and prepare the pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray. This will ensure your cake doesn't stick to the pan and will come out easily once it's baked.

2

Mix the dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 3/4 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, and a pinch of salt. Make sure all the dry ingredients are well combined and there are no lumps.

3

Add the wet ingredients

Next, add 3 large eggs, 1 cup of whole milk, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using an electric mixer or a whisk, beat the mixture on medium speed until everything is well incorporated and smooth.

4

Mix in the hot water

Now comes the secret ingredient to achieving ultimate moistness. Slowly pour in 1 cup of hot water while continuing to mix the batter. Don't worry if the batter looks thin, that's exactly what we want!

5

Bake the cake

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top with a spatula. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The heavenly aroma of chocolate will fill your kitchen!

6

Cool and frost the cake

Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. You can frost it with your favorite chocolate frosting or indulge in a classic cream cheese frosting. Either way, it will be absolutely scrumptious!