Homemade Moist Chocolate Cake with Glossy Glaze
This deeply chocolatey, incredibly moist cake is topped with a rich, pourable glaze that sets into a glossy finish. No electric mixer needed — just a bowl, a wooden spoon, and pantry staples you already have at home. A true crowd-pleaser that disappears at every party!
🛒 Ingredients
15 servings
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar (for the batter)
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups (480 ml) boiling water
- 2 cups (250 g) sweetened chocolate milk powder
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar (for the glaze)
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons whole milk
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Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Grease and flour a large baking pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and chocolate milk powder until evenly combined.
- 3
Add the oil and lightly beaten eggs, stirring with a wooden spoon until the batter is smooth.
- 4
Pour in the boiling water last and mix until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin — this is expected and gives a perfectly moist crumb.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
While the cake cools slightly, make the glaze: combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and milk in a small saucepan.
- 7
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a glossy, pourable chocolate sauce.
- 8
Drizzle the warm glaze evenly over the still-warm cake. Allow it to set at room temperature before slicing.
💡 Chef's Tip
Using boiling (not just hot) water activates the cocoa's flavors and creates a remarkably tender, fudgy crumb — don't swap it for cold or warm water.
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