🍰 Ultra-Moist Chocolate Cake

🍰 Ultra-Moist Chocolate Cake
Rich, soft, and deeply chocolatey—this cake melts in your mouth and never disappoints 🍫✨

📌 Ingredients

🧁 For the Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water or hot coffee ☕ (boosts chocolate flavor)

🍫 Chocolate Cream (Optional – for layers)

• 200 ml heavy cream
• 150 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Cake Batter

1. Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C).

2. Grease and flour two 8-inch (20 cm) cake pans.

3. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.

5. Slowly add hot water or coffee and mix well.
   👉 Batter will be thin—this is normal and gives extra moisture.

2️⃣ Bake

1. Divide batter evenly between pans.

2. Bake 30–35 minutes.

3. Check with a toothpick—it should come out clean.

4. Let cakes cool completely.

3️⃣ Make the Chocolate Cream (Optional)

1. Heat cream until hot (do not boil).

2. Pour over chocolate and let it melt.

3. Add butter and stir until glossy.

4. Let cool slightly to thicken.

4️⃣ Assemble

1. Slice cake layers if desired.

2. Spread chocolate cream between layers.

3. Cover the top and sides.

4. Garnish with chocolate drizzle, berries, or cocoa dust 🍓✨

🌟 Pro Tips

✅ Hot coffee makes the chocolate flavor deeper and richer ☕🍫
✅ Chill the cake 2 hours before serving for best texture ❄️
✅ Extra moist? Lightly drizzle ½ cup milk over the cake before frosting 🥛

Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime chocolate cravings hit 🤎🍰