One Bowl Chocolate Cake is a rich, moist, and decadent dessert that’s incredibly easy to make with minimal cleanup. This simple yet indulgent cake requires just one bowl to mix all the ingredients, making it perfect for busy days or last-minute celebrations. With a deep chocolate flavor and tender crumb, it’s an ideal treat for chocolate lovers. Whether enjoyed on its own or topped with frosting, this cake is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. It’s quick to prepare, satisfying, and doesn’t require any fancy techniques—just mix, bake, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For optional frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add the wet ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Add the boiling water: Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin). Mix until fully incorporated.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes (25-30 minutes for the 9×13-inch pan), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional frosting: For the frosting, beat the butter and cocoa powder together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, alternating between the two, until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract and spread over the cooled cake.
This One Bowl Chocolate Cake is the perfect go-to dessert for effortless baking, with rich chocolate flavor and minimal mess—just mix, bake, and enjoy!
