Description
Indulgent milk chocolate cake whispers sweet promises of comfort and pure delight. Rich layers of velvety chocolate melt seamlessly, inviting you to savor each heavenly bite with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (150g) cake flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) natural cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (190g) kefir or buttermilk, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60g) boiling water
Sweeteners and Flavor:
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- Prepare an 8×8-inch cake pan by generously greasing the sides and lining the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Using an electric mixer, combine butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes light, airy, and pale, approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to create a smooth, uniform mixture.
- In a separate bowl, sift together cake flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda to eliminate any lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with kefir to maintain a consistent batter texture.
- Gently pour in boiling water and mix until the batter becomes silky and completely smooth, with no visible dry spots.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a level surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before attempting to slice or apply frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking texture.
- Sift cocoa powder and flour together to prevent lumps and create a more uniform cake consistency.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, opt for high-quality Dutch-processed cocoa powder instead of standard cocoa.
- Consider substituting kefir with buttermilk or yogurt if unavailable, maintaining similar tangy moisture in the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg