How to make Chocolate Cake?

There’s nothing quite like the rich, moist, and indulgent taste of a homemade chocolate cake. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving something sweet, making a chocolate cake from scratch is both fun and rewarding. With just a few basic ingredients and simple steps, you can create a delicious treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients (for one 8-inch cake):

Dry Ingredients:

• 1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1 cup (200g) sugar
• ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• A pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120ml) oil (vegetable or sunflower)
• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• ½ cup (120ml) hot water

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch cake tin or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients: eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla essence until smooth.
4. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Mix well using a whisk or hand mixer.
5. Add hot water slowly into the batter. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay—this helps make it moist.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let it cool completely before removing from the tin and decorating.

Optional: Chocolate Ganache Frosting

• 200g dark chocolate
• 100ml cream

Melt both together and pour over the cake once it’s cooled.

EGGLESS VERSION

Ingredients (for one 8-inch cake):

Dry Ingredients:

• 1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1 cup (200g) sugar
• ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup (240ml) milk (or almond/soy milk for vegan)
• 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
• ½ cup (120ml) oil (sunflower or vegetable)
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• ½ cup (120ml) hot water or hot coffee (for richer taste)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan.
2. In a small bowl, mix milk and vinegar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to curdle. This acts as a buttermilk substitute.
3. In a large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture: curdled milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
5. Slowly add hot water/coffee and stir gently. The batter will be runny—this helps make the cake soft and moist.
6. Pour into the cake pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Check with a toothpick—it should come out clean.
7. Let it cool completely before demolding and decorating.

Also read:- how to make cheesecake at home?

Optional: Quick Eggless Chocolate Frosting

• 100g dark chocolate
• 3–4 tbsp cream or milk
• 1 tbsp butter (optional for shine)

Melt together, whisk until smooth, and spread on the cooled cake.

I hope you understood how to make chocolate cake.