Chocolate Cake Recipe
Make Chocolate Cake Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the cake bakes evenly.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Prepare Cake Pans
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake layers from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.