Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Dark Chocolate Cake! Rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey, this recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages. Easy to follow instructions and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 148.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dark Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Dark Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, and 1 cup boiling water to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract on low speed until well incorporated. The batter will be thin.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting (frosting recipe not included).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

13g

Carbs

8g