Moist Chocolate Cake with Silky Evaporated Milk Frosting
This Moist Chocolate Cake is rich, soft, and full of deep chocolate flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or an indulgent family dessert. The secret to its melt-in-your-mouth texture lies in the boiling water that brings out the cocoa’s full intensity. Topped with a smooth, glossy Evaporated Milk Chocolate Frosting, this cake is pure chocolate bliss in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or 2%)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (adjust for taste — use less for a lighter version)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
This combination makes a lusciously moist cake with a smooth, creamy frosting that sets beautifully as it cools.
