This rich, moist chocolate cake is soft, fluffy, and packed with deep chocolate flavor. The boiling water and coffee help intensify the cocoa, while the simple ganache gives it a glossy, bakery-style finish—without using heavy cream.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8–10
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120ml) boiling water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Ganache (No Cream)
- 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, if using dark chocolate)
