Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent goodness of a homemade Chocolate Cake. This classic dessert is a must for any chocolate lover and is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat with a mixer until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water: Carefully stir in the boiling water until well combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Cool the cakes, then frost with your favorite frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brewed coffee instead of boiling water.
- This cake goes well with chocolate buttercream, whipped ganache, or cream cheese frosting.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
