Sunk Chocolate Cake with Rich Cocoa Frosting

🍫 Sunk Chocolate Cake

This cake delivers a deeply chocolatey flavor with an exceptionally moist crumb, thanks to the addition of hot water or coffee. Paired with a velvety cocoa frosting, it’s a simple yet luxurious dessert perfect for any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups (350 g) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk
• 1 cup (240 ml) hot water or hot coffee
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chocolate Frosting

• 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter (softened)
• ¾ cup (75 g) cocoa powder
• 3 ½ cups (420 g) powdered sugar
• 6–8 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

This ingredient list creates a chocolate cake that stays incredibly tender and moist. The thin batter produces the characteristic “sunk” look in the center, adding to its fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The frosting balances richness with smooth sweetness for a silky finish.

Directions